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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,508.54, 247,724.67 and 98,934.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,508.54, 247,724.67 and 98,934.90 is: 136,531.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,508.54 : 247,724.67 = 98,934.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,508.54/247,724.67 = 98,934.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,508.54x = 247,724.67 × 98,934.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,508.54x = 24,508,615,453.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,508,615,453.98/179,508.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,531.75

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