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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,396.22, 247,557.60 and 98,822

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,396.22, 247,557.60 and 98,822 is: 136,369.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,396.22 : 247,557.60 = 98,822 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,396.22/247,557.60 = 98,822/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,396.22x = 247,557.60 × 98,822
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,396.22x = 24,464,137,147.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,464,137,147.20/179,396.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,369.30

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