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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,336.10, 247,482.61 and 98,763.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,336.10, 247,482.61 and 98,763.06 is: 136,292.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,336.10 : 247,482.61 = 98,763.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,336.10/247,482.61 = 98,763.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,336.10x = 247,482.61 × 98,763.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,336.10x = 24,442,139,860.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,442,139,860.39/179,336.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,292.36

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