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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,353.73, 247,509.72 and 98,784.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,353.73, 247,509.72 and 98,784.04 is: 136,322.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,353.73 : 247,509.72 = 98,784.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,353.73/247,509.72 = 98,784.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,353.73x = 247,509.72 × 98,784.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,353.73x = 24,450,009,462.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,450,009,462.09/179,353.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,322.84

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