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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,375.31, 247,541.67 and 98,806.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,375.31, 247,541.67 and 98,806.23 is: 136,354.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,375.31 : 247,541.67 = 98,806.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,375.31/247,541.67 = 98,806.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,375.31x = 247,541.67 × 98,806.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,375.31x = 24,458,659,180.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,458,659,180.60/179,375.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,354.66

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