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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,546.67, 247,771.31 and 98,981.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,546.67, 247,771.31 and 98,981.69 is: 136,593.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,546.67 : 247,771.31 = 98,981.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,546.67/247,771.31 = 98,981.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,546.67x = 247,771.31 × 98,981.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,546.67x = 24,524,821,263.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,524,821,263.55/179,546.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,593.02

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