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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,119.80, 247,185.31 and 98,545.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,119.80, 247,185.31 and 98,545.59 is: 135,992.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,119.80 : 247,185.31 = 98,545.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,119.80/247,185.31 = 98,545.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,119.80x = 247,185.31 × 98,545.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,119.80x = 24,359,021,720.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,359,021,720.55/179,119.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,992.90

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