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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,248.59, 247,364.73 and 98,677.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,248.59, 247,364.73 and 98,677.71 is: 136,176.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,248.59 : 247,364.73 = 98,677.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,248.59/247,364.73 = 98,677.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,248.59x = 247,364.73 × 98,677.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,248.59x = 24,409,385,091.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,409,385,091.17/179,248.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,176.16

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