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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,498.81, 247,707.54 and 98,926.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,498.81, 247,707.54 and 98,926.16 is: 136,517.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,498.81 : 247,707.54 = 98,926.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,498.81/247,707.54 = 98,926.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,498.81x = 247,707.54 × 98,926.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,498.81x = 24,504,755,982.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,504,755,982.56/179,498.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,517.65

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