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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,162.43, 247,245.03 and 98,587.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,162.43, 247,245.03 and 98,587.95 is: 136,051.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,162.43 : 247,245.03 = 98,587.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,162.43/247,245.03 = 98,587.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,162.43x = 247,245.03 × 98,587.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,162.43x = 24,375,380,655.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,375,380,655.39/179,162.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,051.85

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