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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,333.26, 247,478.03 and 98,759.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,333.26, 247,478.03 and 98,759.06 is: 136,286.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,333.26 : 247,478.03 = 98,759.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,333.26/247,478.03 = 98,759.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,333.26x = 247,478.03 × 98,759.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,333.26x = 24,440,699,128.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,440,699,128.24/179,333.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,286.48

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