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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,446.44, 247,634.94 and 98,871.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,446.44, 247,634.94 and 98,871.72 is: 136,442.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,446.44 : 247,634.94 = 98,871.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,446.44/247,634.94 = 98,871.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,446.44x = 247,634.94 × 98,871.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,446.44x = 24,484,092,449.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,484,092,449.90/179,446.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,442.34

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