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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,567.13, 247,791.51 and 98,990.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,567.13, 247,791.51 and 98,990.49 is: 136,600.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,567.13 : 247,791.51 = 98,990.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,567.13/247,791.51 = 98,990.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,567.13x = 247,791.51 × 98,990.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,567.13x = 24,529,002,992.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,529,002,992.74/179,567.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,600.74

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