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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,185.74, 247,276.35 and 98,619

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,185.74, 247,276.35 and 98,619 is: 136,094.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,185.74 : 247,276.35 = 98,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,185.74/247,276.35 = 98,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,185.74x = 247,276.35 × 98,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,185.74x = 24,386,146,360.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,386,146,360.65/179,185.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,094.24

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