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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,476.41, 247,679.07 and 98,906.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,476.41, 247,679.07 and 98,906.82 is: 136,492.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,476.41 : 247,679.07 = 98,906.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,476.41/247,679.07 = 98,906.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,476.41x = 247,679.07 × 98,906.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,476.41x = 24,497,149,194.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,497,149,194.26/179,476.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,492.31

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