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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,343.44, 247,485.30 and 98,774.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,343.44, 247,485.30 and 98,774.36 is: 136,303.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,343.44 : 247,485.30 = 98,774.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,343.44/247,485.30 = 98,774.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,343.44x = 247,485.30 × 98,774.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,343.44x = 24,445,202,116.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,445,202,116.91/179,343.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,303.85

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