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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,354.73, 247,511.10 and 98,785.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,354.73, 247,511.10 and 98,785.04 is: 136,324.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,354.73 : 247,511.10 = 98,785.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,354.73/247,511.10 = 98,785.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,354.73x = 247,511.10 × 98,785.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,354.73x = 24,450,393,913.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,450,393,913.94/179,354.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,324.22

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