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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,176.87, 247,264.13 and 98,604.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,176.87, 247,264.13 and 98,604.40 is: 136,074.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,176.87 : 247,264.13 = 98,604.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,176.87/247,264.13 = 98,604.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,176.87x = 247,264.13 × 98,604.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,176.87x = 24,381,331,180.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,381,331,180.17/179,176.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,074.10

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