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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,313.48, 247,452.60 and 98,740.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,313.48, 247,452.60 and 98,740.81 is: 136,262.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,313.48 : 247,452.60 = 98,740.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,313.48/247,452.60 = 98,740.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,313.48x = 247,452.60 × 98,740.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,313.48x = 24,433,670,160.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,433,670,160.61/179,313.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,262.32

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