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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,356.38, 247,511.79 and 98,783.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,356.38, 247,511.79 and 98,783.22 is: 136,320.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,356.38 : 247,511.79 = 98,783.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,356.38/247,511.79 = 98,783.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,356.38x = 247,511.79 × 98,783.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,356.38x = 24,450,011,604.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,450,011,604.16/179,356.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,320.84

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