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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,463.22, 247,670.10 and 98,890.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,463.22, 247,670.10 and 98,890.63 is: 136,475.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,463.22 : 247,670.10 = 98,890.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,463.22/247,670.10 = 98,890.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,463.22x = 247,670.10 × 98,890.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,463.22x = 24,492,252,221.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,492,252,221.16/179,463.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,475.05

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