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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,346.53, 247,509.41 and 98,774.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,346.53, 247,509.41 and 98,774.04 is: 136,314.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,346.53 : 247,509.41 = 98,774.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,346.53/247,509.41 = 98,774.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,346.53x = 247,509.41 × 98,774.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,346.53x = 24,447,503,560.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,447,503,560.10/179,346.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,314.33

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