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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,162.70, 247,245.64 and 98,587.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,162.70, 247,245.64 and 98,587.94 is: 136,051.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,162.70 : 247,245.64 = 98,587.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,162.70/247,245.64 = 98,587.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,162.70x = 247,245.64 × 98,587.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,162.70x = 24,375,438,321.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,375,438,321.58/179,162.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,051.97

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