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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,536.01, 247,770.79 and 98,963.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,536.01, 247,770.79 and 98,963.36 is: 136,575.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,536.01 : 247,770.79 = 98,963.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,536.01/247,770.79 = 98,963.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,536.01x = 247,770.79 × 98,963.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,536.01x = 24,520,228,401.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,520,228,401.99/179,536.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,575.54

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