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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,541.29, 247,767.80 and 98,967.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,541.29, 247,767.80 and 98,967.08 is: 136,575.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,541.29 : 247,767.80 = 98,967.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,541.29/247,767.80 = 98,967.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,541.29x = 247,767.80 × 98,967.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,541.29x = 24,520,855,808.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,520,855,808.61/179,541.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,575.02

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