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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,533.32, 247,770.26 and 98,975.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,533.32, 247,770.26 and 98,975.24 is: 136,593.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,533.32 : 247,770.26 = 98,975.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,533.32/247,770.26 = 98,975.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,533.32x = 247,770.26 × 98,975.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,533.32x = 24,523,120,948.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,523,120,948.36/179,533.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,593.70

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