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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,169.65, 247,247.91 and 98,589.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,169.65, 247,247.91 and 98,589.63 is: 136,050.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,169.65 : 247,247.91 = 98,589.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,169.65/247,247.91 = 98,589.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,169.65x = 247,247.91 × 98,589.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,169.65x = 24,376,079,965.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,376,079,965.17/179,169.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,050.27

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