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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,350.47, 247,514.83 and 98,777.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,350.47, 247,514.83 and 98,777.97 is: 136,319.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,350.47 : 247,514.83 = 98,777.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,350.47/247,514.83 = 98,777.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,350.47x = 247,514.83 × 98,777.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,350.47x = 24,449,011,214.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,449,011,214.72/179,350.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,319.75

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