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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,412, 247,599.93 and 98,839.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,412, 247,599.93 and 98,839.68 is: 136,405.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,412 : 247,599.93 = 98,839.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,412/247,599.93 = 98,839.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,412x = 247,599.93 × 98,839.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,412x = 24,472,697,849.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,472,697,849.22/179,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,405.02

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