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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,534.14, 247,745.82 and 98,957.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,534.14, 247,745.82 and 98,957.22 is: 136,554.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,534.14 : 247,745.82 = 98,957.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,534.14/247,745.82 = 98,957.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,534.14x = 247,745.82 × 98,957.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,534.14x = 24,516,237,613.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,516,237,613.82/179,534.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,554.74

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