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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,498.91, 247,695.39 and 98,921.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,498.91, 247,695.39 and 98,921.73 is: 136,504.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,498.91 : 247,695.39 = 98,921.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,498.91/247,695.39 = 98,921.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,498.91x = 247,695.39 × 98,921.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,498.91x = 24,502,456,491.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,502,456,491.82/179,498.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,504.76

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