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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,491.41, 247,699.83 and 98,921.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,491.41, 247,699.83 and 98,921.83 is: 136,513.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,491.41 : 247,699.83 = 98,921.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,491.41/247,699.83 = 98,921.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,491.41x = 247,699.83 × 98,921.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,491.41x = 24,502,920,474.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,502,920,474.29/179,491.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,513.05

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