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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,498.40, 247,706.64 and 98,926

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,498.40, 247,706.64 and 98,926 is: 136,517.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,498.40 : 247,706.64 = 98,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,498.40/247,706.64 = 98,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,498.40x = 247,706.64 × 98,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,498.40x = 24,504,627,068.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,504,627,068.64/179,498.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,517.25

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