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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,513.19, 247,726.97 and 98,940.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,513.19, 247,726.97 and 98,940.76 is: 136,537.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,513.19 : 247,726.97 = 98,940.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,513.19/247,726.97 = 98,940.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,513.19x = 247,726.97 × 98,940.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,513.19x = 24,510,294,189.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,510,294,189.59/179,513.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,537.57

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