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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,114.74, 247,178.36 and 98,540.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,114.74, 247,178.36 and 98,540.54 is: 135,985.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,114.74 : 247,178.36 = 98,540.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,114.74/247,178.36 = 98,540.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,114.74x = 247,178.36 × 98,540.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,114.74x = 24,357,089,070.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,357,089,070.71/179,114.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,985.96

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