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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,408.04, 247,581.93 and 98,833.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,408.04, 247,581.93 and 98,833.71 is: 136,389.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,408.04 : 247,581.93 = 98,833.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,408.04/247,581.93 = 98,833.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,408.04x = 247,581.93 × 98,833.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,408.04x = 24,469,440,670.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,469,440,670.86/179,408.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,389.88

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