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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,455.54, 247,659.70 and 98,883.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,455.54, 247,659.70 and 98,883.05 is: 136,464.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,455.54 : 247,659.70 = 98,883.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,455.54/247,659.70 = 98,883.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,455.54x = 247,659.70 × 98,883.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,455.54x = 24,489,346,498.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,489,346,498.09/179,455.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,464.70

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