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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,393.39, 247,551.72 and 98,816.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,393.39, 247,551.72 and 98,816.39 is: 136,360.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,393.39 : 247,551.72 = 98,816.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,393.39/247,551.72 = 98,816.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,393.39x = 247,551.72 × 98,816.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,393.39x = 24,462,167,308.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,462,167,308.69/179,393.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,360.47

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