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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,130.76, 247,200.42 and 98,556.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,130.76, 247,200.42 and 98,556.52 is: 136,007.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,130.76 : 247,200.42 = 98,556.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,130.76/247,200.42 = 98,556.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,130.76x = 247,200.42 × 98,556.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,130.76x = 24,363,213,137.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,363,213,137.74/179,130.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,007.98

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