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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,544.13, 247,759.77 and 98,967.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,544.13, 247,759.77 and 98,967.49 is: 136,569.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,544.13 : 247,759.77 = 98,967.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,544.13/247,759.77 = 98,967.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,544.13x = 247,759.77 × 98,967.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,544.13x = 24,520,162,559.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,520,162,559.88/179,544.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,569.00

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