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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,379.63, 247,533.84 and 98,791.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,379.63, 247,533.84 and 98,791.92 is: 136,327.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,379.63 : 247,533.84 = 98,791.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,379.63/247,533.84 = 98,791.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,379.63x = 247,533.84 × 98,791.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,379.63x = 24,454,343,318.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,454,343,318.57/179,379.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,327.31

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