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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,477.16, 247,680.11 and 98,907.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,477.16, 247,680.11 and 98,907.57 is: 136,493.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,477.16 : 247,680.11 = 98,907.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,477.16/247,680.11 = 98,907.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,477.16x = 247,680.11 × 98,907.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,477.16x = 24,497,437,322.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,497,437,322.89/179,477.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,493.34

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