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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,353.96, 247,519.70 and 98,781.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,353.96, 247,519.70 and 98,781.47 is: 136,324.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,353.96 : 247,519.70 = 98,781.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,353.96/247,519.70 = 98,781.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,353.96x = 247,519.70 × 98,781.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,353.96x = 24,450,359,942.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,450,359,942.73/179,353.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,324.61

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