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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,528.88, 247,738.59 and 98,951.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,528.88, 247,738.59 and 98,951.97 is: 136,547.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,528.88 : 247,738.59 = 98,951.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,528.88/247,738.59 = 98,951.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,528.88x = 247,738.59 × 98,951.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,528.88x = 24,514,221,525.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,514,221,525.52/179,528.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,547.51

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