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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,268.91, 247,386.31 and 98,697.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,268.91, 247,386.31 and 98,697.04 is: 136,199.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,268.91 : 247,386.31 = 98,697.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,268.91/247,386.31 = 98,697.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,268.91x = 247,386.31 × 98,697.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,268.91x = 24,416,295,668.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,416,295,668.31/179,268.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,199.28

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