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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,312.50, 247,452.86 and 98,740.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,312.50, 247,452.86 and 98,740.35 is: 136,262.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,312.50 : 247,452.86 = 98,740.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,312.50/247,452.86 = 98,740.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,312.50x = 247,452.86 × 98,740.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,312.50x = 24,433,582,004.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,433,582,004.90/179,312.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,262.57

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