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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,268.69, 247,381.39 and 98,680.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,268.69, 247,381.39 and 98,680.48 is: 136,173.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,268.69 : 247,381.39 = 98,680.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,268.69/247,381.39 = 98,680.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,268.69x = 247,381.39 × 98,680.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,268.69x = 24,411,713,443.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,411,713,443.11/179,268.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,173.88

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