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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,530.87, 247,749.61 and 98,965.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,530.87, 247,749.61 and 98,965.87 is: 136,571.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,530.87 : 247,749.61 = 98,965.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,530.87/247,749.61 = 98,965.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,530.87x = 247,749.61 × 98,965.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,530.87x = 24,518,755,695.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,518,755,695.81/179,530.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,571.25

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