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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,484.19, 247,689.81 and 98,914.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,484.19, 247,689.81 and 98,914.58 is: 136,503.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,484.19 : 247,689.81 = 98,914.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,484.19/247,689.81 = 98,914.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,484.19x = 247,689.81 × 98,914.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,484.19x = 24,500,133,526.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,500,133,526.43/179,484.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,503.02

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