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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,116, 247,180.08 and 98,541.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,116, 247,180.08 and 98,541.80 is: 135,987.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,116 : 247,180.08 = 98,541.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,116/247,180.08 = 98,541.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,116x = 247,180.08 × 98,541.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,116x = 24,357,570,007.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,357,570,007.34/179,116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,987.68

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