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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,525.30, 247,743.68 and 98,952.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,525.30, 247,743.68 and 98,952.89 is: 136,554.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,525.30 : 247,743.68 = 98,952.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,525.30/247,743.68 = 98,952.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,525.30x = 247,743.68 × 98,952.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,525.30x = 24,514,951,381.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,514,951,381.75/179,525.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,554.30

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