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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,067.76, 247,108.27 and 98,495.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,067.76, 247,108.27 and 98,495.24 is: 135,920.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,067.76 : 247,108.27 = 98,495.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,067.76/247,108.27 = 98,495.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,067.76x = 247,108.27 × 98,495.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,067.76x = 24,338,988,452.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,338,988,452.52/179,067.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,920.55

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