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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,526.08, 247,741.58 and 98,951.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,526.08, 247,741.58 and 98,951.82 is: 136,551.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,526.08 : 247,741.58 = 98,951.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,526.08/247,741.58 = 98,951.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,526.08x = 247,741.58 × 98,951.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,526.08x = 24,514,480,230.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,514,480,230.68/179,526.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,551.08

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