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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,533.14, 247,744.44 and 98,956.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,533.14, 247,744.44 and 98,956.22 is: 136,553.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,533.14 : 247,744.44 = 98,956.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,533.14/247,744.44 = 98,956.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,533.14x = 247,744.44 × 98,956.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,533.14x = 24,515,853,308.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,515,853,308.42/179,533.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,553.36

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