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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,272.77, 247,394.43 and 98,698.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,272.77, 247,394.43 and 98,698.64 is: 136,203.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,272.77 : 247,394.43 = 98,698.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,272.77/247,394.43 = 98,698.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,272.77x = 247,394.43 × 98,698.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,272.77x = 24,417,492,547.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,417,492,547.60/179,272.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,203.02

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