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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,562.94, 247,797.66 and 98,988.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,562.94, 247,797.66 and 98,988.64 is: 136,604.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,562.94 : 247,797.66 = 98,988.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,562.94/247,797.66 = 98,988.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,562.94x = 247,797.66 × 98,988.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,562.94x = 24,529,153,358.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,529,153,358.58/179,562.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,604.77

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