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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,113.88, 247,177.14 and 98,539.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,113.88, 247,177.14 and 98,539.67 is: 135,984.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,113.88 : 247,177.14 = 98,539.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,113.88/247,177.14 = 98,539.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,113.88x = 247,177.14 × 98,539.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,113.88x = 24,356,753,807.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,356,753,807.14/179,113.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,984.74

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