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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,525.84, 247,747.34 and 98,956.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,525.84, 247,747.34 and 98,956.42 is: 136,560.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,525.84 : 247,747.34 = 98,956.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,525.84/247,747.34 = 98,956.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,525.84x = 247,747.34 × 98,956.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,525.84x = 24,516,189,830.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,516,189,830.92/179,525.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,560.79

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