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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,541.92, 247,767.77 and 98,970.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,541.92, 247,767.77 and 98,970.80 is: 136,579.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,541.92 : 247,767.77 = 98,970.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,541.92/247,767.77 = 98,970.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,541.92x = 247,767.77 × 98,970.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,541.92x = 24,521,773,419.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,521,773,419.70/179,541.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,579.65

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