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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,391.39, 247,548.96 and 98,814.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,391.39, 247,548.96 and 98,814.39 is: 136,357.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,391.39 : 247,548.96 = 98,814.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,391.39/247,548.96 = 98,814.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,391.39x = 247,548.96 × 98,814.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,391.39x = 24,461,399,477.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,461,399,477.53/179,391.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,357.71

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