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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,332.55, 247,469.04 and 98,744.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,332.55, 247,469.04 and 98,744.33 is: 136,261.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,332.55 : 247,469.04 = 98,744.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,332.55/247,469.04 = 98,744.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,332.55x = 247,469.04 × 98,744.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,332.55x = 24,436,165,169.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,436,165,169.22/179,332.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,261.74

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