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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,530.13, 247,740.31 and 98,953.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,530.13, 247,740.31 and 98,953.22 is: 136,549.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,530.13 : 247,740.31 = 98,953.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,530.13/247,740.31 = 98,953.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,530.13x = 247,740.31 × 98,953.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,530.13x = 24,514,701,398.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,514,701,398.30/179,530.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,549.23

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