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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,530.07, 247,753.22 and 98,960.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,530.07, 247,753.22 and 98,960.72 is: 136,566.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,530.07 : 247,753.22 = 98,960.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,530.07/247,753.22 = 98,960.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,530.07x = 247,753.22 × 98,960.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,530.07x = 24,517,835,299.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,517,835,299.95/179,530.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,566.74

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