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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,476.25, 247,665.50 and 98,903.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,476.25, 247,665.50 and 98,903.75 is: 136,480.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,476.25 : 247,665.50 = 98,903.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,476.25/247,665.50 = 98,903.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,476.25x = 247,665.50 × 98,903.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,476.25x = 24,495,047,283.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,495,047,283.12/179,476.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,480.72

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