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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,393.79, 247,562.24 and 98,819.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,393.79, 247,562.24 and 98,819.49 is: 136,370.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,393.79 : 247,562.24 = 98,819.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,393.79/247,562.24 = 98,819.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,393.79x = 247,562.24 × 98,819.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,393.79x = 24,463,973,805.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,463,973,805.96/179,393.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,370.24

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