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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,498.77, 247,698.20 and 98,926.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,498.77, 247,698.20 and 98,926.04 is: 136,512.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,498.77 : 247,698.20 = 98,926.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,498.77/247,698.20 = 98,926.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,498.77x = 247,698.20 × 98,926.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,498.77x = 24,503,802,907.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,503,802,907.69/179,498.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,512.37

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