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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,170.39, 247,248.94 and 98,590.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,170.39, 247,248.94 and 98,590.38 is: 136,051.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,170.39 : 247,248.94 = 98,590.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,170.39/247,248.94 = 98,590.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,170.39x = 247,248.94 × 98,590.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,170.39x = 24,376,366,949.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,376,366,949.20/179,170.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,051.31

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