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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,183.10, 247,272.72 and 98,610.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,183.10, 247,272.72 and 98,610.60 is: 136,082.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,183.10 : 247,272.72 = 98,610.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,183.10/247,272.72 = 98,610.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,183.10x = 247,272.72 × 98,610.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,183.10x = 24,383,711,282.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,383,711,282.83/179,183.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,082.65

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