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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,169.40, 247,243.80 and 98,583.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,169.40, 247,243.80 and 98,583.82 is: 136,040.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,169.40 : 247,243.80 = 98,583.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,169.40/247,243.80 = 98,583.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,169.40x = 247,243.80 × 98,583.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,169.40x = 24,374,238,275.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,374,238,275.32/179,169.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,040.18

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