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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,364.25, 247,533.89 and 98,791.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,364.25, 247,533.89 and 98,791.75 is: 136,338.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,364.25 : 247,533.89 = 98,791.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,364.25/247,533.89 = 98,791.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,364.25x = 247,533.89 × 98,791.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,364.25x = 24,454,306,177.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,454,306,177.41/179,364.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,338.80

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