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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,423.97, 247,616.25 and 98,851.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,423.97, 247,616.25 and 98,851.48 is: 136,421.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,423.97 : 247,616.25 = 98,851.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,423.97/247,616.25 = 98,851.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,423.97x = 247,616.25 × 98,851.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,423.97x = 24,477,232,784.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,477,232,784.55/179,423.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,421.20

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