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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,128.73, 247,201.47 and 98,556.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,128.73, 247,201.47 and 98,556.48 is: 136,010.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,128.73 : 247,201.47 = 98,556.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,128.73/247,201.47 = 98,556.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,128.73x = 247,201.47 × 98,556.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,128.73x = 24,363,306,734.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,363,306,734.03/179,128.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,010.05

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