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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,067.36, 247,113.48 and 98,503.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,067.36, 247,113.48 and 98,503.14 is: 135,934.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,067.36 : 247,113.48 = 98,503.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,067.36/247,113.48 = 98,503.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,067.36x = 247,113.48 × 98,503.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,067.36x = 24,341,453,716.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,341,453,716.33/179,067.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,934.62

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