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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,063.21, 247,102.03 and 98,490.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,063.21, 247,102.03 and 98,490.72 is: 135,914.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,063.21 : 247,102.03 = 98,490.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,063.21/247,102.03 = 98,490.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,063.21x = 247,102.03 × 98,490.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,063.21x = 24,337,255,432.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,337,255,432.72/179,063.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,914.32

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