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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,322.15, 247,466.34 and 98,752.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,322.15, 247,466.34 and 98,752.16 is: 136,278.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,322.15 : 247,466.34 = 98,752.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,322.15/247,466.34 = 98,752.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,322.15x = 247,466.34 × 98,752.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,322.15x = 24,437,836,220.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,437,836,220.96/179,322.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,278.96

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