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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,371.78, 247,533.02 and 98,799.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,371.78, 247,533.02 and 98,799.30 is: 136,343.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,371.78 : 247,533.02 = 98,799.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,371.78/247,533.02 = 98,799.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,371.78x = 247,533.02 × 98,799.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,371.78x = 24,456,089,071.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,456,089,071.01/179,371.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,343.02

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