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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,173.21, 247,270.04 and 98,618.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,173.21, 247,270.04 and 98,618.51 is: 136,099.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,173.21 : 247,270.04 = 98,618.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,173.21/247,270.04 = 98,618.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,173.21x = 247,270.04 × 98,618.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,173.21x = 24,385,401,922.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,385,401,922.64/179,173.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,099.60

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