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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,268.52, 247,381.16 and 98,680.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,268.52, 247,381.16 and 98,680.30 is: 136,173.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,268.52 : 247,381.16 = 98,680.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,268.52/247,381.16 = 98,680.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,268.52x = 247,381.16 × 98,680.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,268.52x = 24,411,647,083.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,411,647,083.15/179,268.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,173.64

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