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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,554.32, 247,773.84 and 98,977.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,554.32, 247,773.84 and 98,977.68 is: 136,583.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,554.32 : 247,773.84 = 98,977.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,554.32/247,773.84 = 98,977.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,554.32x = 247,773.84 × 98,977.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,554.32x = 24,524,079,847.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,524,079,847.89/179,554.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,583.07

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