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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,179.71, 247,262.60 and 98,607.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,179.71, 247,262.60 and 98,607.12 is: 136,074.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,179.71 : 247,262.60 = 98,607.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,179.71/247,262.60 = 98,607.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,179.71x = 247,262.60 × 98,607.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,179.71x = 24,381,852,376.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,381,852,376.68/179,179.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,074.85

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