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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,529.62, 247,752.50 and 98,960.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,529.62, 247,752.50 and 98,960.00 is: 136,565.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,529.62 : 247,752.50 = 98,960.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,529.62/247,752.50 = 98,960.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,529.62x = 247,752.50 × 98,960.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,529.62x = 24,517,585,666.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,517,585,666.44/179,529.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,565.69

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