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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,530.63, 247,741 and 98,953.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,530.63, 247,741 and 98,953.72 is: 136,549.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,530.63 : 247,741 = 98,953.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,530.63/247,741 = 98,953.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,530.63x = 247,741 × 98,953.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,530.63x = 24,514,893,546.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,514,893,546.52/179,530.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,549.92

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