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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,122.76, 247,189.38 and 98,548.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,122.76, 247,189.38 and 98,548.56 is: 135,997.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,122.76 : 247,189.38 = 98,548.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,122.76/247,189.38 = 98,548.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,122.76x = 247,189.38 × 98,548.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,122.76x = 24,360,157,446.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,360,157,446.29/179,122.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,997.00

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