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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,346.79, 247,504.92 and 98,780.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,346.79, 247,504.92 and 98,780.44 is: 136,320.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,346.79 : 247,504.92 = 98,780.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,346.79/247,504.92 = 98,780.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,346.79x = 247,504.92 × 98,780.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,346.79x = 24,448,644,899.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,448,644,899.76/179,346.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,320.50

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