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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,152.84, 247,225.53 and 98,580.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,152.84, 247,225.53 and 98,580.52 is: 136,038.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,152.84 : 247,225.53 = 98,580.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,152.84/247,225.53 = 98,580.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,152.84x = 247,225.53 × 98,580.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,152.84x = 24,371,621,304.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,371,621,304.68/179,152.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,038.15

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