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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,453.51, 247,635.71 and 98,889.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,453.51, 247,635.71 and 98,889.29 is: 136,461.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,453.51 : 247,635.71 = 98,889.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,453.51/247,635.71 = 98,889.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,453.51x = 247,635.71 × 98,889.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,453.51x = 24,488,519,663.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,488,519,663.64/179,453.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,461.64

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