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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,441.42, 247,627.94 and 98,867.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,441.42, 247,627.94 and 98,867.07 is: 136,435.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,441.42 : 247,627.94 = 98,867.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,441.42/247,627.94 = 98,867.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,441.42x = 247,627.94 × 98,867.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,441.42x = 24,482,248,383.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,482,248,383.60/179,441.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,435.89

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