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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,373.13, 247,525.42 and 98,785.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,373.13, 247,525.42 and 98,785.37 is: 136,318.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,373.13 : 247,525.42 = 98,785.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,373.13/247,525.42 = 98,785.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,373.13x = 247,525.42 × 98,785.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,373.13x = 24,451,890,756.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,451,890,756.18/179,373.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,318.58

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