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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,375.13, 247,528.18 and 98,787.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,375.13, 247,528.18 and 98,787.37 is: 136,321.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,375.13 : 247,528.18 = 98,787.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,375.13/247,528.18 = 98,787.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,375.13x = 247,528.18 × 98,787.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,375.13x = 24,452,657,903.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,452,657,903.09/179,375.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,321.34

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