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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,153.94, 247,233.56 and 98,579.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,153.94, 247,233.56 and 98,579.19 is: 136,039.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,153.94 : 247,233.56 = 98,579.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,153.94/247,233.56 = 98,579.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,153.94x = 247,233.56 × 98,579.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,153.94x = 24,372,083,592.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,372,083,592.72/179,153.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,039.90

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