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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,563.74, 247,803.27 and 98,994.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,563.74, 247,803.27 and 98,994.66 is: 136,615.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,563.74 : 247,803.27 = 98,994.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,563.74/247,803.27 = 98,994.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,563.74x = 247,803.27 × 98,994.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,563.74x = 24,531,200,460.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,531,200,460.54/179,563.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,615.56

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