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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,480.39, 247,684.59 and 98,910.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,480.39, 247,684.59 and 98,910.80 is: 136,497.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,480.39 : 247,684.59 = 98,910.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,480.39/247,684.59 = 98,910.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,480.39x = 247,684.59 × 98,910.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,480.39x = 24,498,679,706.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,498,679,706.15/179,480.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,497.81

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