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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,316.52, 247,458.66 and 98,745.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,316.52, 247,458.66 and 98,745.64 is: 136,270.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,316.52 : 247,458.66 = 98,745.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,316.52/247,458.66 = 98,745.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,316.52x = 247,458.66 × 98,745.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,316.52x = 24,435,463,755.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,435,463,755.24/179,316.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,270.01

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