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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,305.70, 247,443.49 and 98,736.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,305.70, 247,443.49 and 98,736.08 is: 136,256.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,305.70 : 247,443.49 = 98,736.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,305.70/247,443.49 = 98,736.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,305.70x = 247,443.49 × 98,736.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,305.70x = 24,431,599,482.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,431,599,482.84/179,305.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,256.68

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