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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,309.80, 247,447.56 and 98,737.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,309.80, 247,447.56 and 98,737.12 is: 136,257.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,309.80 : 247,447.56 = 98,737.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,309.80/247,447.56 = 98,737.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,309.80x = 247,447.56 × 98,737.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,309.80x = 24,432,259,425.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,432,259,425.43/179,309.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,257.25

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