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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,284.07, 247,406.45 and 98,704.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,284.07, 247,406.45 and 98,704.05 is: 136,208.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,284.07 : 247,406.45 = 98,704.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,284.07/247,406.45 = 98,704.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,284.07x = 247,406.45 × 98,704.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,284.07x = 24,420,018,117.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,420,018,117.60/179,284.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,208.53

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