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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,525.63, 247,734.10 and 98,948.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,525.63, 247,734.10 and 98,948.72 is: 136,543.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,525.63 : 247,734.10 = 98,948.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,525.63/247,734.10 = 98,948.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,525.63x = 247,734.10 × 98,948.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,525.63x = 24,512,972,095.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,512,972,095.35/179,525.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,543.02

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