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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,138.76, 247,211.46 and 98,564.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,138.76, 247,211.46 and 98,564.52 is: 136,019.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,138.76 : 247,211.46 = 98,564.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,138.76/247,211.46 = 98,564.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,138.76x = 247,211.46 × 98,564.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,138.76x = 24,366,278,893.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,366,278,893.40/179,138.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,019.02

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