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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,406.54, 247,579.88 and 98,832.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,406.54, 247,579.88 and 98,832.20 is: 136,387.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,406.54 : 247,579.88 = 98,832.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,406.54/247,579.88 = 98,832.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,406.54x = 247,579.88 × 98,832.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,406.54x = 24,468,862,484.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,468,862,484.08/179,406.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,387.80

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