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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,569.19, 247,800.92 and 98,994.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,569.19, 247,800.92 and 98,994.84 is: 136,610.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,569.19 : 247,800.92 = 98,994.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,569.19/247,800.92 = 98,994.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,569.19x = 247,800.92 × 98,994.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,569.19x = 24,531,011,932.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,531,011,932.28/179,569.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,610.37

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