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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,268.39, 247,385.58 and 98,696.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,268.39, 247,385.58 and 98,696.52 is: 136,198.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,268.39 : 247,385.58 = 98,696.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,268.39/247,385.58 = 98,696.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,268.39x = 247,385.58 × 98,696.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,268.39x = 24,416,095,844.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,416,095,844.18/179,268.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,198.56

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