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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,282.57, 247,404.38 and 98,702.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,282.57, 247,404.38 and 98,702.55 is: 136,206.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,282.57 : 247,404.38 = 98,702.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,282.57/247,404.38 = 98,702.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,282.57x = 247,404.38 × 98,702.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,282.57x = 24,419,442,693.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,419,442,693.66/179,282.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,206.46

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