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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,493.44, 247,699.70 and 98,921.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,493.44, 247,699.70 and 98,921.02 is: 136,510.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,493.44 : 247,699.70 = 98,921.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,493.44/247,699.70 = 98,921.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,493.44x = 247,699.70 × 98,921.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,493.44x = 24,502,706,977.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,502,706,977.69/179,493.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,510.32

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