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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,567.34, 247,804.62 and 98,997.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,567.34, 247,804.62 and 98,997.72 is: 136,617.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,567.34 : 247,804.62 = 98,997.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,567.34/247,804.62 = 98,997.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,567.34x = 247,804.62 × 98,997.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,567.34x = 24,532,092,385.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,532,092,385.47/179,567.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,617.79

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