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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,533.55, 247,755.06 and 98,961.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,533.55, 247,755.06 and 98,961.14 is: 136,565.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,533.55 : 247,755.06 = 98,961.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,533.55/247,755.06 = 98,961.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,533.55x = 247,755.06 × 98,961.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,533.55x = 24,518,121,939.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,518,121,939.59/179,533.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,565.69

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