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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,377.24, 247,542.30 and 98,805.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,377.24, 247,542.30 and 98,805.12 is: 136,352.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,377.24 : 247,542.30 = 98,805.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,377.24/247,542.30 = 98,805.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,377.24x = 247,542.30 × 98,805.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,377.24x = 24,458,446,656.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,458,446,656.58/179,377.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,352.01

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