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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,181.10, 247,269.96 and 98,608.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,181.10, 247,269.96 and 98,608.60 is: 136,079.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,181.10 : 247,269.96 = 98,608.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,181.10/247,269.96 = 98,608.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,181.10x = 247,269.96 × 98,608.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,181.10x = 24,382,944,577.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,382,944,577.66/179,181.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,079.89

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