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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,351.59, 247,502.16 and 98,786.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,351.59, 247,502.16 and 98,786.65 is: 136,323.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,351.59 : 247,502.16 = 98,786.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,351.59/247,502.16 = 98,786.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,351.59x = 247,502.16 × 98,786.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,351.59x = 24,449,909,254.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,449,909,254.16/179,351.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,323.91

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