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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,255.54, 247,371.30 and 98,684.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,255.54, 247,371.30 and 98,684.44 is: 136,183.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,255.54 : 247,371.30 = 98,684.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,255.54/247,371.30 = 98,684.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,255.54x = 247,371.30 × 98,684.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,255.54x = 24,411,697,594.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,411,697,594.14/179,255.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,183.78

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