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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,537.52, 247,772.86 and 98,964.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,537.52, 247,772.86 and 98,964.86 is: 136,577.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,537.52 : 247,772.86 = 98,964.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,537.52/247,772.86 = 98,964.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,537.52x = 247,772.86 × 98,964.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,537.52x = 24,520,805,162.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,520,805,162.84/179,537.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,577.61

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