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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,268.02, 247,380.47 and 98,679.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,268.02, 247,380.47 and 98,679.80 is: 136,172.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,268.02 : 247,380.47 = 98,679.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,268.02/247,380.47 = 98,679.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,268.02x = 247,380.47 × 98,679.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,268.02x = 24,411,455,303.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,411,455,303.51/179,268.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,172.95

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