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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,365.77, 247,526.43 and 98,793.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,365.77, 247,526.43 and 98,793.58 is: 136,336.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,365.77 : 247,526.43 = 98,793.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,365.77/247,526.43 = 98,793.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,365.77x = 247,526.43 × 98,793.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,365.77x = 24,454,021,670.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,454,021,670.35/179,365.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,336.06

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