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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,332.89, 247,481.02 and 98,760.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,332.89, 247,481.02 and 98,760.74 is: 136,290.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,332.89 : 247,481.02 = 98,760.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,332.89/247,481.02 = 98,760.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,332.89x = 247,481.02 × 98,760.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,332.89x = 24,441,407,557.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,441,407,557.20/179,332.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,290.72

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