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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,126.65, 247,188.54 and 98,553.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,126.65, 247,188.54 and 98,553.34 is: 136,000.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,126.65 : 247,188.54 = 98,553.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,126.65/247,188.54 = 98,553.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,126.65x = 247,188.54 × 98,553.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,126.65x = 24,361,256,226.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,361,256,226.72/179,126.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,000.18

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