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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,536.26, 247,760.68 and 98,962.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,536.26, 247,760.68 and 98,962.04 is: 136,567.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,536.26 : 247,760.68 = 98,962.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,536.26/247,760.68 = 98,962.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,536.26x = 247,760.68 × 98,962.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,536.26x = 24,518,902,324.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,518,902,324.59/179,536.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,567.97

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