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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,159.89, 247,244.62 and 98,587.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,159.89, 247,244.62 and 98,587.23 is: 136,052.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,159.89 : 247,244.62 = 98,587.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,159.89/247,244.62 = 98,587.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,159.89x = 247,244.62 × 98,587.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,159.89x = 24,375,161,437.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,375,161,437.38/179,159.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,052.56

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