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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,180.40, 247,268.97 and 98,607.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,180.40, 247,268.97 and 98,607.92 is: 136,078.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,180.40 : 247,268.97 = 98,607.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,180.40/247,268.97 = 98,607.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,180.40x = 247,268.97 × 98,607.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,180.40x = 24,382,677,575.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,382,677,575.90/179,180.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,078.93

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