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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,565.27, 247,801.68 and 98,995.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,565.27, 247,801.68 and 98,995.64 is: 136,614.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,565.27 : 247,801.68 = 98,995.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,565.27/247,801.68 = 98,995.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,565.27x = 247,801.68 × 98,995.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,565.27x = 24,531,285,904.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,531,285,904.68/179,565.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,614.87

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