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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,349.03, 247,512.86 and 98,776.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,349.03, 247,512.86 and 98,776.53 is: 136,317.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,349.03 : 247,512.86 = 98,776.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,349.03/247,512.86 = 98,776.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,349.03x = 247,512.86 × 98,776.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,349.03x = 24,448,461,968.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,448,461,968.07/179,349.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,317.78

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