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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,464.76, 247,650.23 and 98,887.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,464.76, 247,650.23 and 98,887.78 is: 136,459.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,464.76 : 247,650.23 = 98,887.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,464.76/247,650.23 = 98,887.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,464.76x = 247,650.23 × 98,887.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,464.76x = 24,489,581,089.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,489,581,089.28/179,464.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,459.00

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