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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,068.58, 247,109.48 and 98,496.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,068.58, 247,109.48 and 98,496.10 is: 135,921.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,068.58 : 247,109.48 = 98,496.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,068.58/247,109.48 = 98,496.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,068.58x = 247,109.48 × 98,496.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,068.58x = 24,339,319,543.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,339,319,543.80/179,068.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,921.78

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