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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,524.63, 247,732.72 and 98,947.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,524.63, 247,732.72 and 98,947.72 is: 136,541.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,524.63 : 247,732.72 = 98,947.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,524.63/247,732.72 = 98,947.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,524.63x = 247,732.72 × 98,947.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,524.63x = 24,512,587,813.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,512,587,813.40/179,524.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,541.64

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