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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,460.08, 247,643.75 and 98,883.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,460.08, 247,643.75 and 98,883.09 is: 136,452.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,460.08 : 247,643.75 = 98,883.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,460.08/247,643.75 = 98,883.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,460.08x = 247,643.75 × 98,883.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,460.08x = 24,487,778,724.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,487,778,724.77/179,460.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,452.52

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