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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,281.76, 247,399.92 and 98,716.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,281.76, 247,399.92 and 98,716.48 is: 136,223.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,281.76 : 247,399.92 = 98,716.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,281.76/247,399.92 = 98,716.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,281.76x = 247,399.92 × 98,716.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,281.76x = 24,422,449,254.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,422,449,254.68/179,281.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,223.84

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