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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,131.76, 247,201.80 and 98,557.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,131.76, 247,201.80 and 98,557.52 is: 136,009.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,131.76 : 247,201.80 = 98,557.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,131.76/247,201.80 = 98,557.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,131.76x = 247,201.80 × 98,557.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,131.76x = 24,363,596,347.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,363,596,347.54/179,131.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,009.36

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