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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,340.41, 247,481.13 and 98,771.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,340.41, 247,481.13 and 98,771.33 is: 136,299.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,340.41 : 247,481.13 = 98,771.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,340.41/247,481.13 = 98,771.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,340.41x = 247,481.13 × 98,771.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,340.41x = 24,444,040,360.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,444,040,360.00/179,340.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,299.68

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