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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,444.54, 247,632.27 and 98,870.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,444.54, 247,632.27 and 98,870.24 is: 136,440.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,444.54 : 247,632.27 = 98,870.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,444.54/247,632.27 = 98,870.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,444.54x = 247,632.27 × 98,870.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,444.54x = 24,483,461,966.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,483,461,966.64/179,444.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,440.27

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