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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,386.62, 247,552.34 and 98,812.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,386.62, 247,552.34 and 98,812.26 is: 136,360.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,386.62 : 247,552.34 = 98,812.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,386.62/247,552.34 = 98,812.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,386.62x = 247,552.34 × 98,812.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,386.62x = 24,461,206,183.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,461,206,183.69/179,386.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,360.26

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