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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,059.22, 247,101.84 and 98,492.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,059.22, 247,101.84 and 98,492.87 is: 135,920.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,059.22 : 247,101.84 = 98,492.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,059.22/247,101.84 = 98,492.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,059.22x = 247,101.84 × 98,492.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,059.22x = 24,337,769,464.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,337,769,464.35/179,059.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,920.23

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