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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,565.78, 247,802.37 and 98,996.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,565.78, 247,802.37 and 98,996.14 is: 136,615.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,565.78 : 247,802.37 = 98,996.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,565.78/247,802.37 = 98,996.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,565.78x = 247,802.37 × 98,996.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,565.78x = 24,531,478,112.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,531,478,112.85/179,565.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,615.55

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