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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,548.12, 247,779.48 and 98,975.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,548.12, 247,779.48 and 98,975.08 is: 136,587.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,548.12 : 247,779.48 = 98,975.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,548.12/247,779.48 = 98,975.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,548.12x = 247,779.48 × 98,975.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,548.12x = 24,523,993,855.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,523,993,855.36/179,548.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,587.31

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