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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,161.90, 247,247.38 and 98,589.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,161.90, 247,247.38 and 98,589.22 is: 136,055.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,161.90 : 247,247.38 = 98,589.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,161.90/247,247.38 = 98,589.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,161.90x = 247,247.38 × 98,589.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,161.90x = 24,375,926,341.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,375,926,341.24/179,161.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,055.30

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