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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,512.65, 247,717.35 and 98,939.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,512.65, 247,717.35 and 98,939.91 is: 136,531.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,512.65 : 247,717.35 = 98,939.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,512.65/247,717.35 = 98,939.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,512.65x = 247,717.35 × 98,939.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,512.65x = 24,509,132,314.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,509,132,314.44/179,512.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,531.51

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