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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,268.94, 247,381.74 and 98,680.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,268.94, 247,381.74 and 98,680.72 is: 136,174.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,268.94 : 247,381.74 = 98,680.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,268.94/247,381.74 = 98,680.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,268.94x = 247,381.74 × 98,680.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,268.94x = 24,411,808,218.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,411,808,218.05/179,268.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,174.22

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