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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,183.91, 247,266.36 and 98,603.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,183.91, 247,266.36 and 98,603.91 is: 136,069.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,183.91 : 247,266.36 = 98,603.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,183.91/247,266.36 = 98,603.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,183.91x = 247,266.36 × 98,603.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,183.91x = 24,381,429,907.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,381,429,907.47/179,183.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,069.30

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