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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,397.22, 247,558.98 and 98,823

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,397.22, 247,558.98 and 98,823 is: 136,370.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,397.22 : 247,558.98 = 98,823 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,397.22/247,558.98 = 98,823/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,397.22x = 247,558.98 × 98,823
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,397.22x = 24,464,521,080.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,464,521,080.54/179,397.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,370.68

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