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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,537.16, 247,749.96 and 98,960.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,537.16, 247,749.96 and 98,960.24 is: 136,558.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,537.16 : 247,749.96 = 98,960.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,537.16/247,749.96 = 98,960.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,537.16x = 247,749.96 × 98,960.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,537.16x = 24,517,395,501.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,517,395,501.59/179,537.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,558.89

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