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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,267.82, 247,385.07 and 98,694.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,267.82, 247,385.07 and 98,694.54 is: 136,195.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,267.82 : 247,385.07 = 98,694.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,267.82/247,385.07 = 98,694.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,267.82x = 247,385.07 × 98,694.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,267.82x = 24,415,555,686.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,415,555,686.52/179,267.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,195.98

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