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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,359.92, 247,516.56 and 98,785.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,359.92, 247,516.56 and 98,785.44 is: 136,323.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,359.92 : 247,516.56 = 98,785.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,359.92/247,516.56 = 98,785.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,359.92x = 247,516.56 × 98,785.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,359.92x = 24,451,032,286.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,451,032,286.89/179,359.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,323.84

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