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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,267.52, 247,379.78 and 98,679.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,267.52, 247,379.78 and 98,679.30 is: 136,172.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,267.52 : 247,379.78 = 98,679.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,267.52/247,379.78 = 98,679.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,267.52x = 247,379.78 × 98,679.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,267.52x = 24,411,263,524.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,411,263,524.55/179,267.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,172.26

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