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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,510.68, 247,723.52 and 98,938.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,510.68, 247,723.52 and 98,938.26 is: 136,534.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,510.68 : 247,723.52 = 98,938.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,510.68/247,723.52 = 98,938.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,510.68x = 247,723.52 × 98,938.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,510.68x = 24,509,333,535.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,509,333,535.18/179,510.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,534.12

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