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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,363.24, 247,522.86 and 98,793.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,363.24, 247,522.86 and 98,793.56 is: 136,335.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,363.24 : 247,522.86 = 98,793.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,363.24/247,522.86 = 98,793.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,363.24x = 247,522.86 × 98,793.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,363.24x = 24,453,664,520.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,453,664,520.78/179,363.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,335.99

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