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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,171.39, 247,250.32 and 98,591.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,171.39, 247,250.32 and 98,591.38 is: 136,052.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,171.39 : 247,250.32 = 98,591.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,171.39/247,250.32 = 98,591.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,171.39x = 247,250.32 × 98,591.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,171.39x = 24,376,750,254.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,376,750,254.24/179,171.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,052.69

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