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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,347.96, 247,511.37 and 98,775.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,347.96, 247,511.37 and 98,775.46 is: 136,316.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,347.96 : 247,511.37 = 98,775.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,347.96/247,511.37 = 98,775.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,347.96x = 247,511.37 × 98,775.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,347.96x = 24,448,049,426.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,448,049,426.98/179,347.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,316.30

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