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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,300.33, 247,434.46 and 98,727.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,300.33, 247,434.46 and 98,727.66 is: 136,244.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,300.33 : 247,434.46 = 98,727.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,300.33/247,434.46 = 98,727.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,300.33x = 247,434.46 × 98,727.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,300.33x = 24,428,624,745.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,428,624,745.53/179,300.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,244.17

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