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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,152.62, 247,236.48 and 98,585.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,152.62, 247,236.48 and 98,585.97 is: 136,051.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,152.62 : 247,236.48 = 98,585.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,152.62/247,236.48 = 98,585.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,152.62x = 247,236.48 × 98,585.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,152.62x = 24,374,048,200.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,374,048,200.19/179,152.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,051.87

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