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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,286.84, 247,414.02 and 98,712.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,286.84, 247,414.02 and 98,712.84 is: 136,222.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,286.84 : 247,414.02 = 98,712.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,286.84/247,414.02 = 98,712.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,286.84x = 247,414.02 × 98,712.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,286.84x = 24,422,940,570.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,422,940,570.02/179,286.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,222.72

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