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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,166.92, 247,251.24 and 98,592.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,166.92, 247,251.24 and 98,592.44 is: 136,058.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,166.92 : 247,251.24 = 98,592.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,166.92/247,251.24 = 98,592.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,166.92x = 247,251.24 × 98,592.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,166.92x = 24,377,103,044.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,377,103,044.63/179,166.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,058.06

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