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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,314.43, 247,450.28 and 98,743.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,314.43, 247,450.28 and 98,743.46 is: 136,263.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,314.43 : 247,450.28 = 98,743.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,314.43/247,450.28 = 98,743.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,314.43x = 247,450.28 × 98,743.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,314.43x = 24,434,095,094.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,434,095,094.20/179,314.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,263.97

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