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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,545.41, 247,769.59 and 98,980.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,545.41, 247,769.59 and 98,980.42 is: 136,591.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,545.41 : 247,769.59 = 98,980.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,545.41/247,769.59 = 98,980.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,545.41x = 247,769.59 × 98,980.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,545.41x = 24,524,338,081.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,524,338,081.43/179,545.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,591.28

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