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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,555.67, 247,786.76 and 98,984.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,555.67, 247,786.76 and 98,984.57 is: 136,598.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,555.67 : 247,786.76 = 98,984.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,555.67/247,786.76 = 98,984.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,555.67x = 247,786.76 × 98,984.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,555.67x = 24,527,064,898.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,527,064,898.82/179,555.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,598.67

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