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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,454.54, 247,658.32 and 98,882.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,454.54, 247,658.32 and 98,882.05 is: 136,463.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,454.54 : 247,658.32 = 98,882.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,454.54/247,658.32 = 98,882.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,454.54x = 247,658.32 × 98,882.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,454.54x = 24,488,962,381.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,488,962,381.16/179,454.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,463.32

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