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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,463.83, 247,665.36 and 98,896.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,463.83, 247,665.36 and 98,896.55 is: 136,480.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,463.83 : 247,665.36 = 98,896.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,463.83/247,665.36 = 98,896.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,463.83x = 247,665.36 × 98,896.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,463.83x = 24,493,248,373.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,493,248,373.82/179,463.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,480.14

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