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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,159.40, 247,239.48 and 98,592.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,159.40, 247,239.48 and 98,592.15 is: 136,056.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,159.40 : 247,239.48 = 98,592.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,159.40/247,239.48 = 98,592.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,159.40x = 247,239.48 × 98,592.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,159.40x = 24,375,871,898.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,375,871,898.08/179,159.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,056.90

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