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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,512.32, 247,741.26 and 98,954.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,512.32, 247,741.26 and 98,954.16 is: 136,564.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,512.32 : 247,741.26 = 98,954.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,512.32/247,741.26 = 98,954.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,512.32x = 247,741.26 × 98,954.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,512.32x = 24,515,028,280.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,515,028,280.64/179,512.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,564.60

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