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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,127.78, 247,196.76 and 98,560.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,127.78, 247,196.76 and 98,560.50 is: 136,013.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,127.78 : 247,196.76 = 98,560.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,127.78/247,196.76 = 98,560.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,127.78x = 247,196.76 × 98,560.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,127.78x = 24,363,836,263.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,363,836,263.98/179,127.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,013.72

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