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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,524.56, 247,742.68 and 98,952.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,524.56, 247,742.68 and 98,952.24 is: 136,553.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,524.56 : 247,742.68 = 98,952.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,524.56/247,742.68 = 98,952.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,524.56x = 247,742.68 × 98,952.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,524.56x = 24,514,693,129.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,514,693,129.60/179,524.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,553.42

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