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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,161.94, 247,244.64 and 98,587.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,161.94, 247,244.64 and 98,587.20 is: 136,050.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,161.94 : 247,244.64 = 98,587.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,161.94/247,244.64 = 98,587.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,161.94x = 247,244.64 × 98,587.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,161.94x = 24,375,156,772.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,375,156,772.61/179,161.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,050.98

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