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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,335.10, 247,481.24 and 98,762.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,335.10, 247,481.24 and 98,762.06 is: 136,290.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,335.10 : 247,481.24 = 98,762.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,335.10/247,481.24 = 98,762.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,335.10x = 247,481.24 × 98,762.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,335.10x = 24,441,755,342.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,441,755,342.54/179,335.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,290.98

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