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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,525.92, 247,744.83 and 98,953.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,525.92, 247,744.83 and 98,953.60 is: 136,555.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,525.92 : 247,744.83 = 98,953.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,525.92/247,744.83 = 98,953.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,525.92x = 247,744.83 × 98,953.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,525.92x = 24,515,242,809.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,515,242,809.89/179,525.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,555.45

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