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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,362.92, 247,520.70 and 98,788.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,362.92, 247,520.70 and 98,788.44 is: 136,327.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,362.92 : 247,520.70 = 98,788.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,362.92/247,520.70 = 98,788.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,362.92x = 247,520.70 × 98,788.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,362.92x = 24,452,183,820.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,452,183,820.71/179,362.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,327.98

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