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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,546.64, 247,763.22 and 98,970

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,546.64, 247,763.22 and 98,970 is: 136,572.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,546.64 : 247,763.22 = 98,970 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,546.64/247,763.22 = 98,970/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,546.64x = 247,763.22 × 98,970
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,546.64x = 24,521,125,883.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,521,125,883.40/179,546.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,572.46

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