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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,268.82, 247,386.45 and 98,695.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,268.82, 247,386.45 and 98,695.54 is: 136,197.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,268.82 : 247,386.45 = 98,695.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,268.82/247,386.45 = 98,695.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,268.82x = 247,386.45 × 98,695.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,268.82x = 24,415,939,271.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,415,939,271.43/179,268.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,197.36

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