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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,266.93, 247,378.97 and 98,678.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,266.93, 247,378.97 and 98,678.71 is: 136,171.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,266.93 : 247,378.97 = 98,678.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,266.93/247,378.97 = 98,678.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,266.93x = 247,378.97 × 98,678.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,266.93x = 24,411,037,826.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,411,037,826.60/179,266.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,171.45

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