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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,498.56, 247,707.20 and 98,925.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,498.56, 247,707.20 and 98,925.91 is: 136,517.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,498.56 : 247,707.20 = 98,925.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,498.56/247,707.20 = 98,925.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,498.56x = 247,707.20 × 98,925.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,498.56x = 24,504,659,740.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,504,659,740.26/179,498.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,517.31

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