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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,543.97, 247,770.63 and 98,972.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,543.97, 247,770.63 and 98,972.82 is: 136,582.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,543.97 : 247,770.63 = 98,972.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,543.97/247,770.63 = 98,972.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,543.97x = 247,770.63 × 98,972.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,543.97x = 24,522,557,964.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,522,557,964.28/179,543.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,582.46

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