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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,410.63, 247,593.02 and 98,844.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,410.63, 247,593.02 and 98,844.29 is: 136,408.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,410.63 : 247,593.02 = 98,844.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,410.63/247,593.02 = 98,844.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,410.63x = 247,593.02 × 98,844.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,410.63x = 24,473,156,270.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,473,156,270.86/179,410.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,408.62

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