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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,160.93, 247,242.96 and 98,586.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,160.93, 247,242.96 and 98,586.45 is: 136,049.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,160.93 : 247,242.96 = 98,586.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,160.93/247,242.96 = 98,586.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,160.93x = 247,242.96 × 98,586.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,160.93x = 24,374,805,713.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,374,805,713.89/179,160.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,049.78

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