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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,350.15, 247,514.40 and 98,777.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,350.15, 247,514.40 and 98,777.65 is: 136,319.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,350.15 : 247,514.40 = 98,777.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,350.15/247,514.40 = 98,777.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,350.15x = 247,514.40 × 98,777.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,350.15x = 24,448,890,773.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,448,890,773.16/179,350.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,319.32

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