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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,377.59, 247,531.93 and 98,803.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,377.59, 247,531.93 and 98,803.38 is: 136,343.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,377.59 : 247,531.93 = 98,803.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,377.59/247,531.93 = 98,803.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,377.59x = 247,531.93 × 98,803.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,377.59x = 24,456,991,341.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,456,991,341.92/179,377.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,343.63

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