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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,541.11, 247,766.66 and 98,969.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,541.11, 247,766.66 and 98,969.98 is: 136,578.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,541.11 : 247,766.66 = 98,969.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,541.11/247,766.66 = 98,969.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,541.11x = 247,766.66 × 98,969.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,541.11x = 24,521,461,384.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,521,461,384.87/179,541.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,578.53

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