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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,304.66, 247,445.87 and 98,735.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,304.66, 247,445.87 and 98,735.07 is: 136,257.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,304.66 : 247,445.87 = 98,735.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,304.66/247,445.87 = 98,735.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,304.66x = 247,445.87 × 98,735.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,304.66x = 24,431,585,295.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,431,585,295.66/179,304.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,257.39

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