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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,288.84, 247,416.78 and 98,714.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,288.84, 247,416.78 and 98,714.84 is: 136,225.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,288.84 : 247,416.78 = 98,714.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,288.84/247,416.78 = 98,714.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,288.84x = 247,416.78 × 98,714.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,288.84x = 24,423,707,851.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,423,707,851.02/179,288.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,225.48

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