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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,445.44, 247,633.56 and 98,870.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,445.44, 247,633.56 and 98,870.72 is: 136,440.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,445.44 : 247,633.56 = 98,870.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,445.44/247,633.56 = 98,870.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,445.44x = 247,633.56 × 98,870.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,445.44x = 24,483,708,373.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,483,708,373.36/179,445.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,440.96

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