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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,311.50, 247,451.48 and 98,739.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,311.50, 247,451.48 and 98,739.35 is: 136,261.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,311.50 : 247,451.48 = 98,739.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,311.50/247,451.48 = 98,739.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,311.50x = 247,451.48 × 98,739.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,311.50x = 24,433,196,931.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,433,196,931.06/179,311.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,261.18

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