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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,508.17, 247,711.14 and 98,935.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,508.17, 247,711.14 and 98,935.44 is: 136,525.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,508.17 : 247,711.14 = 98,935.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,508.17/247,711.14 = 98,935.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,508.17x = 247,711.14 × 98,935.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,508.17x = 24,507,410,628.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,507,410,628.80/179,508.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,525.33

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