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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,289.65, 247,417.74 and 98,715.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,289.65, 247,417.74 and 98,715.11 is: 136,225.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,289.65 : 247,417.74 = 98,715.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,289.65/247,417.74 = 98,715.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,289.65x = 247,417.74 × 98,715.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,289.65x = 24,423,868,182.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,423,868,182.96/179,289.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,225.75

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