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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,409.63, 247,591.64 and 98,843.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,409.63, 247,591.64 and 98,843.29 is: 136,407.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,409.63 : 247,591.64 = 98,843.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,409.63/247,591.64 = 98,843.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,409.63x = 247,591.64 × 98,843.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,409.63x = 24,472,771,346.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,472,771,346.23/179,409.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,407.23

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