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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,215.80, 247,315.83 and 98,641.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,215.80, 247,315.83 and 98,641.59 is: 136,124.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,215.80 : 247,315.83 = 98,641.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,215.80/247,315.83 = 98,641.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,215.80x = 247,315.83 × 98,641.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,215.80x = 24,395,625,713.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,395,625,713.39/179,215.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,124.31

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