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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,443.54, 247,630.89 and 98,869.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,443.54, 247,630.89 and 98,869.24 is: 136,438.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,443.54 : 247,630.89 = 98,869.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,443.54/247,630.89 = 98,869.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,443.54x = 247,630.89 × 98,869.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,443.54x = 24,483,077,894.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,483,077,894.82/179,443.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,438.89

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