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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,560.89, 247,794.75 and 98,986.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,560.89, 247,794.75 and 98,986.62 is: 136,601.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,560.89 : 247,794.75 = 98,986.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,560.89/247,794.75 = 98,986.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,560.89x = 247,794.75 × 98,986.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,560.89x = 24,528,364,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,528,364,756.25/179,560.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,601.93

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