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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,478.48, 247,681.96 and 98,908.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,478.48, 247,681.96 and 98,908.92 is: 136,495.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,478.48 : 247,681.96 = 98,908.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,478.48/247,681.96 = 98,908.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,478.48x = 247,681.96 × 98,908.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,478.48x = 24,497,955,167.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,497,955,167.08/179,478.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,495.22

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