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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,336.07, 247,481.91 and 98,761.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,336.07, 247,481.91 and 98,761.88 is: 136,290.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,336.07 : 247,481.91 = 98,761.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,336.07/247,481.91 = 98,761.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,336.07x = 247,481.91 × 98,761.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,336.07x = 24,441,779,316.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,441,779,316.30/179,336.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,290.37

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