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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,162.27, 247,238.69 and 98,589.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,162.27, 247,238.69 and 98,589.75 is: 136,050.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,162.27 : 247,238.69 = 98,589.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,162.27/247,238.69 = 98,589.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,162.27x = 247,238.69 × 98,589.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,162.27x = 24,375,200,637.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,375,200,637.43/179,162.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,050.97

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