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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,411.25, 247,598.88 and 98,838.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,411.25, 247,598.88 and 98,838.93 is: 136,403.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,411.25 : 247,598.88 = 98,838.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,411.25/247,598.88 = 98,838.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,411.25x = 247,598.88 × 98,838.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,411.25x = 24,472,408,368.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,472,408,368.40/179,411.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,403.98

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