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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,306.25, 247,432.82 and 98,718.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,306.25, 247,432.82 and 98,718.47 is: 136,226.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,306.25 : 247,432.82 = 98,718.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,306.25/247,432.82 = 98,718.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,306.25x = 247,432.82 × 98,718.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,306.25x = 24,426,189,418.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,426,189,418.19/179,306.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,226.09

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