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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,413, 247,601.31 and 98,840.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,413, 247,601.31 and 98,840.68 is: 136,406.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,413 : 247,601.31 = 98,840.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,413/247,601.31 = 98,840.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,413x = 247,601.31 × 98,840.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,413x = 24,473,081,849.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,473,081,849.29/179,413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,406.40

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