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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,310.30, 247,448.22 and 98,737.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,310.30, 247,448.22 and 98,737.64 is: 136,257.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,310.30 : 247,448.22 = 98,737.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,310.30/247,448.22 = 98,737.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,310.30x = 247,448.22 × 98,737.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,310.30x = 24,432,451,657.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,432,451,657.49/179,310.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,257.93

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