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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,164.92, 247,248.48 and 98,590.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,164.92, 247,248.48 and 98,590.44 is: 136,055.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,164.92 : 247,248.48 = 98,590.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,164.92/247,248.48 = 98,590.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,164.92x = 247,248.48 × 98,590.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,164.92x = 24,376,336,432.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,376,336,432.53/179,164.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,055.30

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