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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,168.76, 247,252.41 and 98,601.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,168.76, 247,252.41 and 98,601.57 is: 136,069.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,168.76 : 247,252.41 = 98,601.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,168.76/247,252.41 = 98,601.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,168.76x = 247,252.41 × 98,601.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,168.76x = 24,379,475,812.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,379,475,812.28/179,168.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,069.90

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