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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,556.54, 247,789.69 and 98,986.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,556.54, 247,789.69 and 98,986.95 is: 136,602.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,556.54 : 247,789.69 = 98,986.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,556.54/247,789.69 = 98,986.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,556.54x = 247,789.69 × 98,986.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,556.54x = 24,527,945,159.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,527,945,159.61/179,556.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,602.91

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