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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,485.89, 247,689.95 and 98,913.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,485.89, 247,689.95 and 98,913.39 is: 136,500.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,485.89 : 247,689.95 = 98,913.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,485.89/247,689.95 = 98,913.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,485.89x = 247,689.95 × 98,913.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,485.89x = 24,499,852,623.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,499,852,623.43/179,485.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,500.16

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