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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,168.40, 247,246.19 and 98,588.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,168.40, 247,246.19 and 98,588.38 is: 136,048.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,168.40 : 247,246.19 = 98,588.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,168.40/247,246.19 = 98,588.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,168.40x = 247,246.19 × 98,588.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,168.40x = 24,375,600,840.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,375,600,840.33/179,168.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,048.55

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