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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,376.62, 247,537.02 and 98,804.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,376.62, 247,537.02 and 98,804.30 is: 136,348.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,376.62 : 247,537.02 = 98,804.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,376.62/247,537.02 = 98,804.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,376.62x = 247,537.02 × 98,804.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,376.62x = 24,457,721,985.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,457,721,985.19/179,376.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,348.44

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