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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,543.13, 247,758.39 and 98,966.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,543.13, 247,758.39 and 98,966.49 is: 136,567.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,543.13 : 247,758.39 = 98,966.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,543.13/247,758.39 = 98,966.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,543.13x = 247,758.39 × 98,966.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,543.13x = 24,519,778,226.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,519,778,226.35/179,543.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,567.62

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