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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,207.54, 247,304.50 and 98,633.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,207.54, 247,304.50 and 98,633.33 is: 136,112.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,207.54 : 247,304.50 = 98,633.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,207.54/247,304.50 = 98,633.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,207.54x = 247,304.50 × 98,633.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,207.54x = 24,392,466,358.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,392,466,358.99/179,207.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,112.95

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