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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,124.90, 247,186.13 and 98,551.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,124.90, 247,186.13 and 98,551.59 is: 135,997.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,124.90 : 247,186.13 = 98,551.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,124.90/247,186.13 = 98,551.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,124.90x = 247,186.13 × 98,551.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,124.90x = 24,360,585,644.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,360,585,644.69/179,124.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,997.76

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