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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,299.44, 247,423.95 and 98,711.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,299.44, 247,423.95 and 98,711.37 is: 136,216.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,299.44 : 247,423.95 = 98,711.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,299.44/247,423.95 = 98,711.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,299.44x = 247,423.95 × 98,711.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,299.44x = 24,423,557,075.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,423,557,075.31/179,299.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,216.58

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