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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,399.54, 247,570.16 and 98,825.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,399.54, 247,570.16 and 98,825.24 is: 136,378.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,399.54 : 247,570.16 = 98,825.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,399.54/247,570.16 = 98,825.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,399.54x = 247,570.16 × 98,825.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,399.54x = 24,466,180,478.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,466,180,478.84/179,399.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,378.17

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