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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,461.22, 247,667.34 and 98,888.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,461.22, 247,667.34 and 98,888.62 is: 136,472.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,461.22 : 247,667.34 = 98,888.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,461.22/247,667.34 = 98,888.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,461.22x = 247,667.34 × 98,888.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,461.22x = 24,491,481,471.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,491,481,471.67/179,461.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,472.28

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