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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,171.36, 247,256.51 and 98,598.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,171.36, 247,256.51 and 98,598.88 is: 136,066.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,171.36 : 247,256.51 = 98,598.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,171.36/247,256.51 = 98,598.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,171.36x = 247,256.51 × 98,598.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,171.36x = 24,379,215,514.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,379,215,514.28/179,171.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,066.48

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