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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,440.51, 247,631.10 and 98,867.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,440.51, 247,631.10 and 98,867.51 is: 136,438.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,440.51 : 247,631.10 = 98,867.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,440.51/247,631.10 = 98,867.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,440.51x = 247,631.10 × 98,867.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,440.51x = 24,482,670,255.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,482,670,255.56/179,440.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,438.92

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