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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,526.63, 247,735.49 and 98,949.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,526.63, 247,735.49 and 98,949.72 is: 136,544.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,526.63 : 247,735.49 = 98,949.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,526.63/247,735.49 = 98,949.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,526.63x = 247,735.49 × 98,949.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,526.63x = 24,513,356,874.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,513,356,874.81/179,526.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,544.40

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