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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,458.62, 247,663.93 and 98,886.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,458.62, 247,663.93 and 98,886.12 is: 136,468.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,458.62 : 247,663.93 = 98,886.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,458.62/247,663.93 = 98,886.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,458.62x = 247,663.93 × 98,886.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,458.62x = 24,490,526,200.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,490,526,200.77/179,458.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,468.93

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