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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,061.42, 247,109.44 and 98,491.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,061.42, 247,109.44 and 98,491.06 is: 135,920.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,061.42 : 247,109.44 = 98,491.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,061.42/247,109.44 = 98,491.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,061.42x = 247,109.44 × 98,491.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,061.42x = 24,338,070,681.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,338,070,681.61/179,061.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,920.24

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