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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,321.44, 247,453.90 and 98,733.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,321.44, 247,453.90 and 98,733.76 is: 136,247.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,321.44 : 247,453.90 = 98,733.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,321.44/247,453.90 = 98,733.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,321.44x = 247,453.90 × 98,733.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,321.44x = 24,432,053,973.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,432,053,973.66/179,321.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,247.26

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