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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,545.98, 247,773.38 and 98,974.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,545.98, 247,773.38 and 98,974.82 is: 136,585.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,545.98 : 247,773.38 = 98,974.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,545.98/247,773.38 = 98,974.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,545.98x = 247,773.38 × 98,974.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,545.98x = 24,523,325,686.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,523,325,686.29/179,545.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,585.21

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