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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,555.68, 247,775.64 and 98,983.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,555.68, 247,775.64 and 98,983.84 is: 136,591.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,555.68 : 247,775.64 = 98,983.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,555.68/247,775.64 = 98,983.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,555.68x = 247,775.64 × 98,983.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,555.68x = 24,525,784,305.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,525,784,305.66/179,555.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,591.53

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