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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,564.78, 247,801.12 and 98,995.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,564.78, 247,801.12 and 98,995.26 is: 136,614.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,564.78 : 247,801.12 = 98,995.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,564.78/247,801.12 = 98,995.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,564.78x = 247,801.12 × 98,995.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,564.78x = 24,531,136,302.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,531,136,302.69/179,564.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,614.41

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