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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,371.56, 247,523.65 and 98,797.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,371.56, 247,523.65 and 98,797.36 is: 136,335.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,371.56 : 247,523.65 = 98,797.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,371.56/247,523.65 = 98,797.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,371.56x = 247,523.65 × 98,797.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,371.56x = 24,454,683,157.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,454,683,157.56/179,371.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,335.34

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