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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,385.59, 247,542.99 and 98,811.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,385.59, 247,542.99 and 98,811.38 is: 136,354.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,385.59 : 247,542.99 = 98,811.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,385.59/247,542.99 = 98,811.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,385.59x = 247,542.99 × 98,811.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,385.59x = 24,460,063,213.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,460,063,213.51/179,385.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,354.68

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