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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,059.92, 247,102.53 and 98,488.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,059.92, 247,102.53 and 98,488.68 is: 135,914.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,059.92 : 247,102.53 = 98,488.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,059.92/247,102.53 = 98,488.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,059.92x = 247,102.53 × 98,488.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,059.92x = 24,336,802,004.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,336,802,004.36/179,059.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,914.29

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