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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,344.30, 247,501.46 and 98,777.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,344.30, 247,501.46 and 98,777.94 is: 136,317.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,344.30 : 247,501.46 = 98,777.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,344.30/247,501.46 = 98,777.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,344.30x = 247,501.46 × 98,777.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,344.30x = 24,447,684,365.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,447,684,365.79/179,344.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,317.04

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