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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,313.11, 247,453.68 and 98,740.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,313.11, 247,453.68 and 98,740.94 is: 136,263.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,313.11 : 247,453.68 = 98,740.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,313.11/247,453.68 = 98,740.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,313.11x = 247,453.68 × 98,740.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,313.11x = 24,433,807,732.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,433,807,732.39/179,313.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,263.37

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