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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,306.29, 247,444.31 and 98,736.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,306.29, 247,444.31 and 98,736.67 is: 136,257.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,306.29 : 247,444.31 = 98,736.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,306.29/247,444.31 = 98,736.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,306.29x = 247,444.31 × 98,736.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,306.29x = 24,431,827,304.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,431,827,304.78/179,306.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,257.50

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