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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,504.91, 247,703.67 and 98,927.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,504.91, 247,703.67 and 98,927.73 is: 136,513.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,504.91 : 247,703.67 = 98,927.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,504.91/247,703.67 = 98,927.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,504.91x = 247,703.67 × 98,927.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,504.91x = 24,504,761,785.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,504,761,785.77/179,504.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,513.04

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