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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,441.26, 247,631.82 and 98,867.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,441.26, 247,631.82 and 98,867.62 is: 136,438.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,441.26 : 247,631.82 = 98,867.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,441.26/247,631.82 = 98,867.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,441.26x = 247,631.82 × 98,867.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,441.26x = 24,482,768,679.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,482,768,679.67/179,441.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,438.90

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