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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,423.61, 247,603.38 and 98,849.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,423.61, 247,603.38 and 98,849.25 is: 136,411.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,423.61 : 247,603.38 = 98,849.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,423.61/247,603.38 = 98,849.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,423.61x = 247,603.38 × 98,849.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,423.61x = 24,475,408,410.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,475,408,410.47/179,423.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,411.30

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