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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,486.27, 247,687.33 and 98,911.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,486.27, 247,687.33 and 98,911.72 is: 136,496.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,486.27 : 247,687.33 = 98,911.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,486.27/247,687.33 = 98,911.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,486.27x = 247,687.33 × 98,911.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,486.27x = 24,499,179,832.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,499,179,832.51/179,486.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,496.12

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