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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,560.38, 247,794.06 and 98,986.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,560.38, 247,794.06 and 98,986.12 is: 136,601.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,560.38 : 247,794.06 = 98,986.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,560.38/247,794.06 = 98,986.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,560.38x = 247,794.06 × 98,986.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,560.38x = 24,528,172,558.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,528,172,558.45/179,560.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,601.25

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