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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,130.60, 247,194.99 and 98,558.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,130.60, 247,194.99 and 98,558.10 is: 136,007.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,130.60 : 247,194.99 = 98,558.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,130.60/247,194.99 = 98,558.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,130.60x = 247,194.99 × 98,558.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,130.60x = 24,363,068,543.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,363,068,543.92/179,130.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,007.30

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