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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,460.90, 247,666.93 and 98,888.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,460.90, 247,666.93 and 98,888.33 is: 136,471.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,460.90 : 247,666.93 = 98,888.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,460.90/247,666.93 = 98,888.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,460.90x = 247,666.93 × 98,888.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,460.90x = 24,491,369,475.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,491,369,475.87/179,460.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,471.90

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