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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,170.98, 247,255.99 and 98,598.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,170.98, 247,255.99 and 98,598.50 is: 136,065.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,170.98 : 247,255.99 = 98,598.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,170.98/247,255.99 = 98,598.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,170.98x = 247,255.99 × 98,598.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,170.98x = 24,379,071,163.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,379,071,163.34/179,170.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,065.96

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