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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,335.32, 247,480.88 and 98,761.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,335.32, 247,480.88 and 98,761.14 is: 136,289.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,335.32 : 247,480.88 = 98,761.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,335.32/247,480.88 = 98,761.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,335.32x = 247,480.88 × 98,761.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,335.32x = 24,441,493,343.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,441,493,343.20/179,335.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,289.35

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