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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,215.85, 247,315.91 and 98,641.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,215.85, 247,315.91 and 98,641.64 is: 136,124.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,215.85 : 247,315.91 = 98,641.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,215.85/247,315.91 = 98,641.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,215.85x = 247,315.91 × 98,641.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,215.85x = 24,395,646,960.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,395,646,960.49/179,215.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,124.38

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