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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,144.85, 247,213.71 and 98,564.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,144.85, 247,213.71 and 98,564.84 is: 136,016.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,144.85 : 247,213.71 = 98,564.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,144.85/247,213.71 = 98,564.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,144.85x = 247,213.71 × 98,564.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,144.85x = 24,366,578,535.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,366,578,535.89/179,144.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,016.07

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