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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,269.44, 247,392.72 and 98,705.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,269.44, 247,392.72 and 98,705.04 is: 136,213.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,269.44 : 247,392.72 = 98,705.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,269.44/247,392.72 = 98,705.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,269.44x = 247,392.72 × 98,705.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,269.44x = 24,418,908,323.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,418,908,323.31/179,269.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,213.45

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