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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,346.96, 247,509.99 and 98,774.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,346.96, 247,509.99 and 98,774.46 is: 136,314.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,346.96 : 247,509.99 = 98,774.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,346.96/247,509.99 = 98,774.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,346.96x = 247,509.99 × 98,774.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,346.96x = 24,447,665,606.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,447,665,606.86/179,346.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,314.91

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