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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,153.62, 247,237.86 and 98,586.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,153.62, 247,237.86 and 98,586.97 is: 136,053.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,153.62 : 247,237.86 = 98,586.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,153.62/247,237.86 = 98,586.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,153.62x = 247,237.86 × 98,586.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,153.62x = 24,374,431,486.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,374,431,486.68/179,153.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,053.25

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