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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,312.94, 247,451.83 and 98,740.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,312.94, 247,451.83 and 98,740.26 is: 136,261.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,312.94 : 247,451.83 = 98,740.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,312.94/247,451.83 = 98,740.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,312.94x = 247,451.83 × 98,740.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,312.94x = 24,433,459,083.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,433,459,083.05/179,312.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,261.55

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