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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,314.80, 247,454.46 and 98,742.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,314.80, 247,454.46 and 98,742.12 is: 136,264.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,314.80 : 247,454.46 = 98,742.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,314.80/247,454.46 = 98,742.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,314.80x = 247,454.46 × 98,742.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,314.80x = 24,434,177,983.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,434,177,983.86/179,314.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,264.15

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