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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,567.52, 247,791.52 and 98,995.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,567.52, 247,791.52 and 98,995.72 is: 136,607.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,567.52 : 247,791.52 = 98,995.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,567.52/247,791.52 = 98,995.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,567.52x = 247,791.52 × 98,995.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,567.52x = 24,530,299,932.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,530,299,932.29/179,567.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,607.67

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