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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,496.68, 247,707.12 and 98,927.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,496.68, 247,707.12 and 98,927.16 is: 136,520.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,496.68 : 247,707.12 = 98,927.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,496.68/247,707.12 = 98,927.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,496.68x = 247,707.12 × 98,927.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,496.68x = 24,504,961,893.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,504,961,893.38/179,496.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,520.42

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