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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,168.15, 247,245.84 and 98,588.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,168.15, 247,245.84 and 98,588.13 is: 136,048.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,168.15 : 247,245.84 = 98,588.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,168.15/247,245.84 = 98,588.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,168.15x = 247,245.84 × 98,588.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,168.15x = 24,375,505,015.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,375,505,015.88/179,168.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,048.21

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