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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,421.08, 247,612.27 and 98,848.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,421.08, 247,612.27 and 98,848.58 is: 136,417.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,421.08 : 247,612.27 = 98,848.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,421.08/247,612.27 = 98,848.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,421.08x = 247,612.27 × 98,848.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,421.08x = 24,476,121,651.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,476,121,651.99/179,421.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,417.21

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