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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,303.94, 247,430.16 and 98,715.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,303.94, 247,430.16 and 98,715.87 is: 136,222.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,303.94 : 247,430.16 = 98,715.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,303.94/247,430.16 = 98,715.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,303.94x = 247,430.16 × 98,715.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,303.94x = 24,425,283,508.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,425,283,508.64/179,303.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,222.79

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