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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,215.60, 247,315.57 and 98,641.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,215.60, 247,315.57 and 98,641.39 is: 136,124.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,215.60 : 247,315.57 = 98,641.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,215.60/247,315.57 = 98,641.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,215.60x = 247,315.57 × 98,641.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,215.60x = 24,395,551,593.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,395,551,593.44/179,215.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,124.04

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