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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,535.14, 247,769.56 and 98,962.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,535.14, 247,769.56 and 98,962.46 is: 136,574.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,535.14 : 247,769.56 = 98,962.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,535.14/247,769.56 = 98,962.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,535.14x = 247,769.56 × 98,962.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,535.14x = 24,519,883,684.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,519,883,684.46/179,535.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,574.29

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