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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,160.89, 247,246 and 98,588.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,160.89, 247,246 and 98,588.23 is: 136,053.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,160.89 : 247,246 = 98,588.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,160.89/247,246 = 98,588.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,160.89x = 247,246 × 98,588.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,160.89x = 24,375,545,514.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,375,545,514.58/179,160.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,053.94

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