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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,302.36, 247,437.26 and 98,729.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,302.36, 247,437.26 and 98,729.69 is: 136,246.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,302.36 : 247,437.26 = 98,729.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,302.36/247,437.26 = 98,729.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,302.36x = 247,437.26 × 98,729.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,302.36x = 24,429,402,335.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,429,402,335.97/179,302.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,246.97

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