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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,389.35, 247,558.95 and 98,819.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,389.35, 247,558.95 and 98,819.73 is: 136,372.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,389.35 : 247,558.95 = 98,819.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,389.35/247,558.95 = 98,819.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,389.35x = 247,558.95 × 98,819.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,389.35x = 24,463,708,598.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,463,708,598.08/179,389.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,372.13

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