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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,114, 247,177.32 and 98,539.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,114, 247,177.32 and 98,539.80 is: 135,984.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,114 : 247,177.32 = 98,539.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,114/247,177.32 = 98,539.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,114x = 247,177.32 × 98,539.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,114x = 24,356,803,677.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,356,803,677.34/179,114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,984.92

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