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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,411.94, 247,579.28 and 98,837.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,411.94, 247,579.28 and 98,837.70 is: 136,390.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,411.94 : 247,579.28 = 98,837.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,411.94/247,579.28 = 98,837.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,411.94x = 247,579.28 × 98,837.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,411.94x = 24,470,166,849.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,470,166,849.95/179,411.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,390.96

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