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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,396.51, 247,567.19 and 98,823.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,396.51, 247,567.19 and 98,823.98 is: 136,377.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,396.51 : 247,567.19 = 98,823.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,396.51/247,567.19 = 98,823.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,396.51x = 247,567.19 × 98,823.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,396.51x = 24,465,575,158.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,465,575,158.01/179,396.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,377.10

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