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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,366.70, 247,527.72 and 98,794.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,366.70, 247,527.72 and 98,794.53 is: 136,337.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,366.70 : 247,527.72 = 98,794.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,366.70/247,527.72 = 98,794.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,366.70x = 247,527.72 × 98,794.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,366.70x = 24,454,384,759.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,454,384,759.37/179,366.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,337.37

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