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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,435.76, 247,618.14 and 98,870.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,435.76, 247,618.14 and 98,870.74 is: 136,439.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,435.76 : 247,618.14 = 98,870.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,435.76/247,618.14 = 98,870.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,435.76x = 247,618.14 × 98,870.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,435.76x = 24,482,188,739.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,482,188,739.22/179,435.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,439.85

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