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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,303.51, 247,440.51 and 98,732.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,303.51, 247,440.51 and 98,732.88 is: 136,252.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,303.51 : 247,440.51 = 98,732.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,303.51/247,440.51 = 98,732.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,303.51x = 247,440.51 × 98,732.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,303.51x = 24,430,514,180.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,430,514,180.97/179,303.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,252.29

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