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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,151.84, 247,224.15 and 98,579.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,151.84, 247,224.15 and 98,579.52 is: 136,036.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,151.84 : 247,224.15 = 98,579.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,151.84/247,224.15 = 98,579.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,151.84x = 247,224.15 × 98,579.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,151.84x = 24,371,238,039.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,371,238,039.41/179,151.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,036.77

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