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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,168.26, 247,246.98 and 98,595.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,168.26, 247,246.98 and 98,595.76 is: 136,059.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,168.26 : 247,246.98 = 98,595.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,168.26/247,246.98 = 98,595.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,168.26x = 247,246.98 × 98,595.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,168.26x = 24,377,503,900.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,377,503,900.80/179,168.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,059.28

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