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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,281.30, 247,406.16 and 98,707.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,281.30, 247,406.16 and 98,707.18 is: 136,214.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,281.30 : 247,406.16 = 98,707.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,281.30/247,406.16 = 98,707.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,281.30x = 247,406.16 × 98,707.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,281.30x = 24,420,764,368.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,420,764,368.23/179,281.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,214.79

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