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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,378.59, 247,533.31 and 98,804.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,378.59, 247,533.31 and 98,804.38 is: 136,345.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,378.59 : 247,533.31 = 98,804.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,378.59/247,533.31 = 98,804.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,378.59x = 247,533.31 × 98,804.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,378.59x = 24,457,375,223.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,457,375,223.90/179,378.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,345.01

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