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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,541.22, 247,766.82 and 98,970.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,541.22, 247,766.82 and 98,970.10 is: 136,578.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,541.22 : 247,766.82 = 98,970.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,541.22/247,766.82 = 98,970.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,541.22x = 247,766.82 × 98,970.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,541.22x = 24,521,506,952.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,521,506,952.08/179,541.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,578.70

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