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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,180.71, 247,263.97 and 98,608.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,180.71, 247,263.97 and 98,608.12 is: 136,076.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,180.71 : 247,263.97 = 98,608.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,180.71/247,263.97 = 98,608.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,180.71x = 247,263.97 × 98,608.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,180.71x = 24,382,235,225.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,382,235,225.44/179,180.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,076.23

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