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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,526.13, 247,734.80 and 98,949.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,526.13, 247,734.80 and 98,949.22 is: 136,543.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,526.13 : 247,734.80 = 98,949.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,526.13/247,734.80 = 98,949.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,526.13x = 247,734.80 × 98,949.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,526.13x = 24,513,164,732.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,513,164,732.11/179,526.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,543.72

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