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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,565.12, 247,801.50 and 98,995.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,565.12, 247,801.50 and 98,995.56 is: 136,614.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,565.12 : 247,801.50 = 98,995.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,565.12/247,801.50 = 98,995.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,565.12x = 247,801.50 × 98,995.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,565.12x = 24,531,248,261.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,531,248,261.34/179,565.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,614.77

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