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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,156.41, 247,235.36 and 98,589.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,156.41, 247,235.36 and 98,589.15 is: 136,052.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,156.41 : 247,235.36 = 98,589.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,156.41/247,235.36 = 98,589.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,156.41x = 247,235.36 × 98,589.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,156.41x = 24,374,723,499.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,374,723,499.40/179,156.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,052.76

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