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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,571.18, 247,803.68 and 98,996.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,571.18, 247,803.68 and 98,996.84 is: 136,613.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,571.18 : 247,803.68 = 98,996.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,571.18/247,803.68 = 98,996.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,571.18x = 247,803.68 × 98,996.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,571.18x = 24,531,781,260.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,531,781,260.37/179,571.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,613.13

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