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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,333.04, 247,481.38 and 98,763.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,333.04, 247,481.38 and 98,763.06 is: 136,294.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,333.04 : 247,481.38 = 98,763.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,333.04/247,481.38 = 98,763.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,333.04x = 247,481.38 × 98,763.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,333.04x = 24,442,018,381.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,442,018,381.82/179,333.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,294.01

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