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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,305.25, 247,431.44 and 98,717.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,305.25, 247,431.44 and 98,717.47 is: 136,224.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,305.25 : 247,431.44 = 98,717.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,305.25/247,431.44 = 98,717.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,305.25x = 247,431.44 × 98,717.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,305.25x = 24,425,805,383.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,425,805,383.47/179,305.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,224.71

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