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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,488.39, 247,690.93 and 98,914.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,488.39, 247,690.93 and 98,914.20 is: 136,499.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,488.39 : 247,690.93 = 98,914.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,488.39/247,690.93 = 98,914.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,488.39x = 247,690.93 × 98,914.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,488.39x = 24,500,150,188.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,500,150,188.21/179,488.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,499.92

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