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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,268.29, 247,385.45 and 98,696.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,268.29, 247,385.45 and 98,696.42 is: 136,198.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,268.29 : 247,385.45 = 98,696.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,268.29/247,385.45 = 98,696.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,268.29x = 247,385.45 × 98,696.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,268.29x = 24,416,056,544.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,416,056,544.68/179,268.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,198.42

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