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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,267.55, 247,379.83 and 98,679.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,267.55, 247,379.83 and 98,679.33 is: 136,172.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,267.55 : 247,379.83 = 98,679.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,267.55/247,379.83 = 98,679.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,267.55x = 247,379.83 × 98,679.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,267.55x = 24,411,275,879.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,411,275,879.91/179,267.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,172.31

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