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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,567.78, 247,805.13 and 98,998.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,567.78, 247,805.13 and 98,998.14 is: 136,618.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,567.78 : 247,805.13 = 98,998.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,567.78/247,805.13 = 98,998.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,567.78x = 247,805.13 × 98,998.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,567.78x = 24,532,246,952.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,532,246,952.46/179,567.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,618.31

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