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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,570.16, 247,805.92 and 98,997.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,570.16, 247,805.92 and 98,997.44 is: 136,615.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,570.16 : 247,805.92 = 98,997.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,570.16/247,805.92 = 98,997.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,570.16x = 247,805.92 × 98,997.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,570.16x = 24,532,151,696.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,532,151,696.84/179,570.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,615.97

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