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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,529.13, 247,738.93 and 98,952.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,529.13, 247,738.93 and 98,952.22 is: 136,547.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,529.13 : 247,738.93 = 98,952.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,529.13/247,738.93 = 98,952.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,529.13x = 247,738.93 × 98,952.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,529.13x = 24,514,317,103.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,514,317,103.92/179,529.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,547.85

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