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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,335.51, 247,481.14 and 98,761.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,335.51, 247,481.14 and 98,761.31 is: 136,289.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,335.51 : 247,481.14 = 98,761.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,335.51/247,481.14 = 98,761.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,335.51x = 247,481.14 × 98,761.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,335.51x = 24,441,561,958.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,441,561,958.49/179,335.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,289.59

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