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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,356.14, 247,513.12 and 98,783.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,356.14, 247,513.12 and 98,783.96 is: 136,322.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,356.14 : 247,513.12 = 98,783.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,356.14/247,513.12 = 98,783.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,356.14x = 247,513.12 × 98,783.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,356.14x = 24,450,324,661.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,450,324,661.03/179,356.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,322.76

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