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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,316.71, 247,457.03 and 98,744.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,316.71, 247,457.03 and 98,744.03 is: 136,266.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,316.71 : 247,457.03 = 98,744.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,316.71/247,457.03 = 98,744.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,316.71x = 247,457.03 × 98,744.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,316.71x = 24,434,904,518.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,434,904,518.95/179,316.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,266.75

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