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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,341.40, 247,481.52 and 98,753.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,341.40, 247,481.52 and 98,753.19 is: 136,274.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,341.40 : 247,481.52 = 98,753.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,341.40/247,481.52 = 98,753.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,341.40x = 247,481.52 × 98,753.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,341.40x = 24,439,589,566.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,439,589,566.05/179,341.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,274.11

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