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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,299.16, 247,438.28 and 98,729.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,299.16, 247,438.28 and 98,729.57 is: 136,249.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,299.16 : 247,438.28 = 98,729.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,299.16/247,438.28 = 98,729.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,299.16x = 247,438.28 × 98,729.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,299.16x = 24,429,473,255.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,429,473,255.10/179,299.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,249.80

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