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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,362.82, 247,531.93 and 98,790.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,362.82, 247,531.93 and 98,790.32 is: 136,336.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,362.82 : 247,531.93 = 98,790.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,362.82/247,531.93 = 98,790.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,362.82x = 247,531.93 × 98,790.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,362.82x = 24,453,758,946.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,453,758,946.77/179,362.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,336.83

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