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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,537.97, 247,762.35 and 98,966.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,537.97, 247,762.35 and 98,966.85 is: 136,574.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,537.97 : 247,762.35 = 98,966.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,537.97/247,762.35 = 98,966.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,537.97x = 247,762.35 × 98,966.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,537.97x = 24,520,259,328.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,520,259,328.10/179,537.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,574.23

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