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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,311.48, 247,449.84 and 98,738.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,311.48, 247,449.84 and 98,738.81 is: 136,259.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,311.48 : 247,449.84 = 98,738.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,311.48/247,449.84 = 98,738.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,311.48x = 247,449.84 × 98,738.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,311.48x = 24,432,902,195.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,432,902,195.56/179,311.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,259.56

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