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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,555.62, 247,787.51 and 98,981.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,555.62, 247,787.51 and 98,981.38 is: 136,594.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,555.62 : 247,787.51 = 98,981.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,555.62/247,787.51 = 98,981.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,555.62x = 247,787.51 × 98,981.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,555.62x = 24,526,348,107.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,526,348,107.59/179,555.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,594.71

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