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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,068.35, 247,109.16 and 98,495.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,068.35, 247,109.16 and 98,495.87 is: 135,921.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,068.35 : 247,109.16 = 98,495.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,068.35/247,109.16 = 98,495.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,068.35x = 247,109.16 × 98,495.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,068.35x = 24,339,230,463.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,339,230,463.62/179,068.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,921.46

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