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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,266.77, 247,386.15 and 98,692.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,266.77, 247,386.15 and 98,692.63 is: 136,194.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,266.77 : 247,386.15 = 98,692.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,266.77/247,386.15 = 98,692.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,266.77x = 247,386.15 × 98,692.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,266.77x = 24,415,189,150.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,415,189,150.61/179,266.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,194.73

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