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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,563.28, 247,798.92 and 98,993.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,563.28, 247,798.92 and 98,993.63 is: 136,612.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,563.28 : 247,798.92 = 98,993.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,563.28/247,798.92 = 98,993.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,563.28x = 247,798.92 × 98,993.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,563.28x = 24,530,515,220.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,530,515,220.38/179,563.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,612.10

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