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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,126.76, 247,194.90 and 98,552.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,126.76, 247,194.90 and 98,552.56 is: 136,002.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,126.76 : 247,194.90 = 98,552.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,126.76/247,194.90 = 98,552.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,126.76x = 247,194.90 × 98,552.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,126.76x = 24,361,690,213.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,361,690,213.94/179,126.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,002.52

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