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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,483.31, 247,688.60 and 98,913.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,483.31, 247,688.60 and 98,913.71 is: 136,501.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,483.31 : 247,688.60 = 98,913.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,483.31/247,688.60 = 98,913.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,483.31x = 247,688.60 × 98,913.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,483.31x = 24,499,796,617.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,499,796,617.69/179,483.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,501.81

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