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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,303.66, 247,444.49 and 98,734.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,303.66, 247,444.49 and 98,734.07 is: 136,256.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,303.66 : 247,444.49 = 98,734.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,303.66/247,444.49 = 98,734.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,303.66x = 247,444.49 × 98,734.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,303.66x = 24,431,199,865.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,431,199,865.88/179,303.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,256.01

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