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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,369.31, 247,529.35 and 98,802.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,369.31, 247,529.35 and 98,802.29 is: 136,347.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,369.31 : 247,529.35 = 98,802.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,369.31/247,529.35 = 98,802.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,369.31x = 247,529.35 × 98,802.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,369.31x = 24,456,466,622.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,456,466,622.21/179,369.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,347.00

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