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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,539.11, 247,763.90 and 98,967.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,539.11, 247,763.90 and 98,967.98 is: 136,575.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,539.11 : 247,763.90 = 98,967.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,539.11/247,763.90 = 98,967.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,539.11x = 247,763.90 × 98,967.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,539.11x = 24,520,693,566.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,520,693,566.75/179,539.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,575.78

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