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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,571.33, 247,794.59 and 98,998.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,571.33, 247,794.59 and 98,998.61 is: 136,610.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,571.33 : 247,794.59 = 98,998.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,571.33/247,794.59 = 98,998.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,571.33x = 247,794.59 × 98,998.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,571.33x = 24,531,318,984.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,531,318,984.04/179,571.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,610.44

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