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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,266.82, 247,383.69 and 98,693.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,266.82, 247,383.69 and 98,693.54 is: 136,194.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,266.82 : 247,383.69 = 98,693.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,266.82/247,383.69 = 98,693.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,266.82x = 247,383.69 × 98,693.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,266.82x = 24,415,172,104.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,415,172,104.36/179,266.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,194.60

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