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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,485.27, 247,685.95 and 98,910.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,485.27, 247,685.95 and 98,910.72 is: 136,494.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,485.27 : 247,685.95 = 98,910.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,485.27/247,685.95 = 98,910.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,485.27x = 247,685.95 × 98,910.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,485.27x = 24,498,795,772.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,498,795,772.02/179,485.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,494.74

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