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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,530.88, 247,751.19 and 98,956.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,530.88, 247,751.19 and 98,956.94 is: 136,559.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,530.88 : 247,751.19 = 98,956.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,530.88/247,751.19 = 98,956.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,530.88x = 247,751.19 × 98,956.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,530.88x = 24,516,698,405.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,516,698,405.00/179,530.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,559.79

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