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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,157.41, 247,236.73 and 98,590.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,157.41, 247,236.73 and 98,590.15 is: 136,054.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,157.41 : 247,236.73 = 98,590.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,157.41/247,236.73 = 98,590.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,157.41x = 247,236.73 × 98,590.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,157.41x = 24,375,106,296.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,375,106,296.21/179,157.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,054.13

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