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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,143.03, 247,211.08 and 98,569.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,143.03, 247,211.08 and 98,569.90 is: 136,022.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,143.03 : 247,211.08 = 98,569.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,143.03/247,211.08 = 98,569.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,143.03x = 247,211.08 × 98,569.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,143.03x = 24,367,571,434.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,367,571,434.49/179,143.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,022.99

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