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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,427.36, 247,608.57 and 98,853

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,427.36, 247,608.57 and 98,853 is: 136,416.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,427.36 : 247,608.57 = 98,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,427.36/247,608.57 = 98,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,427.36x = 247,608.57 × 98,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,427.36x = 24,476,849,970.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,476,849,970.21/179,427.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,416.49

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