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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,146.88, 247,226.03 and 98,573.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,146.88, 247,226.03 and 98,573.69 is: 136,033.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,146.88 : 247,226.03 = 98,573.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,146.88/247,226.03 = 98,573.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,146.88x = 247,226.03 × 98,573.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,146.88x = 24,369,980,312.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,369,980,312.15/179,146.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,033.52

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