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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,568.91, 247,806.70 and 98,999.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,568.91, 247,806.70 and 98,999.29 is: 136,619.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,568.91 : 247,806.70 = 98,999.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,568.91/247,806.70 = 98,999.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,568.91x = 247,806.70 × 98,999.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,568.91x = 24,532,686,490.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,532,686,490.23/179,568.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,619.90

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