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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,526.72, 247,743.91 and 98,961.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,526.72, 247,743.91 and 98,961.74 is: 136,565.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,526.72 : 247,743.91 = 98,961.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,526.72/247,743.91 = 98,961.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,526.72x = 247,743.91 × 98,961.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,526.72x = 24,517,168,222.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,517,168,222.03/179,526.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,565.57

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