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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,524.83, 247,745.97 and 98,955.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,524.83, 247,745.97 and 98,955.48 is: 136,559.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,524.83 : 247,745.97 = 98,955.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,524.83/247,745.97 = 98,955.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,524.83x = 247,745.97 × 98,955.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,524.83x = 24,515,821,379.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,515,821,379.42/179,524.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,559.50

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