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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,462.86, 247,669.75 and 98,890.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,462.86, 247,669.75 and 98,890.34 is: 136,474.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,462.86 : 247,669.75 = 98,890.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,462.86/247,669.75 = 98,890.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,462.86x = 247,669.75 × 98,890.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,462.86x = 24,492,144,670.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,492,144,670.48/179,462.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,474.73

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