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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,332.04, 247,480 and 98,762.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,332.04, 247,480 and 98,762.06 is: 136,292.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,332.04 : 247,480 = 98,762.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,332.04/247,480 = 98,762.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,332.04x = 247,480 × 98,762.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,332.04x = 24,441,634,608.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,441,634,608.80/179,332.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,292.63

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