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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,299.38, 247,429.82 and 98,725.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,299.38, 247,429.82 and 98,725.14 is: 136,238.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,299.38 : 247,429.82 = 98,725.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,299.38/247,429.82 = 98,725.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,299.38x = 247,429.82 × 98,725.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,299.38x = 24,427,543,619.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,427,543,619.67/179,299.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,238.86

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