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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,563.35, 247,799.10 and 98,993.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,563.35, 247,799.10 and 98,993.73 is: 136,612.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,563.35 : 247,799.10 = 98,993.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,563.35/247,799.10 = 98,993.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,563.35x = 247,799.10 × 98,993.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,563.35x = 24,530,556,704.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,530,556,704.67/179,563.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,612.27

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