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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,168.94, 247,254.30 and 98,594.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,168.94, 247,254.30 and 98,594.19 is: 136,060.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,168.94 : 247,254.30 = 98,594.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,168.94/247,254.30 = 98,594.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,168.94x = 247,254.30 × 98,594.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,168.94x = 24,377,837,432.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,377,837,432.52/179,168.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,060.62

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