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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,167.83, 247,246.37 and 98,595.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,167.83, 247,246.37 and 98,595.31 is: 136,058.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,167.83 : 247,246.37 = 98,595.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,167.83/247,246.37 = 98,595.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,167.83x = 247,246.37 × 98,595.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,167.83x = 24,377,331,385.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,377,331,385.43/179,167.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,058.64

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