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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,465.04, 247,672.62 and 98,892.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,465.04, 247,672.62 and 98,892.45 is: 136,477.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,465.04 : 247,672.62 = 98,892.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,465.04/247,672.62 = 98,892.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,465.04x = 247,672.62 × 98,892.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,465.04x = 24,492,952,189.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,492,952,189.72/179,465.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,477.57

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