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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,576.84, 247,804.62 and 98,999.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,576.84, 247,804.62 and 98,999.96 is: 136,613.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,576.84 : 247,804.62 = 98,999.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,576.84/247,804.62 = 98,999.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,576.84x = 247,804.62 × 98,999.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,576.84x = 24,532,647,467.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,532,647,467.82/179,576.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,613.65

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