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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,313.13, 247,453.73 and 98,740.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,313.13, 247,453.73 and 98,740.97 is: 136,263.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,313.13 : 247,453.73 = 98,740.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,313.13/247,453.73 = 98,740.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,313.13x = 247,453.73 × 98,740.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,313.13x = 24,433,820,836.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,433,820,836.61/179,313.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,263.43

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