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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,537.47, 247,761.64 and 98,966.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,537.47, 247,761.64 and 98,966.34 is: 136,573.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,537.47 : 247,761.64 = 98,966.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,537.47/247,761.64 = 98,966.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,537.47x = 247,761.64 × 98,966.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,537.47x = 24,520,062,703.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,520,062,703.20/179,537.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,573.51

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