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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,059.59, 247,102.37 and 98,493.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,059.59, 247,102.37 and 98,493.25 is: 135,920.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,059.59 : 247,102.37 = 98,493.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,059.59/247,102.37 = 98,493.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,059.59x = 247,102.37 × 98,493.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,059.59x = 24,337,914,393.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,337,914,393.78/179,059.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,920.75

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