Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,364.26, 247,524.36 and 98,792.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 179,364.26, 247,524.36 and 98,792.08 is: 136,333.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,364.26 : 247,524.36 = 98,792.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,364.26/247,524.36 = 98,792.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,364.26x = 247,524.36 × 98,792.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,364.26x = 24,453,445,385.79 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,453,445,385.79/179,364.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 136,333.99
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