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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,268.32, 247,385.76 and 98,695.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,268.32, 247,385.76 and 98,695.04 is: 136,196.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,268.32 : 247,385.76 = 98,695.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,268.32/247,385.76 = 98,695.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,268.32x = 247,385.76 × 98,695.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,268.32x = 24,415,747,478.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,415,747,478.63/179,268.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,196.67

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