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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,068.83, 247,109.76 and 98,496.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,068.83, 247,109.76 and 98,496.33 is: 135,922.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,068.83 : 247,109.76 = 98,496.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,068.83/247,109.76 = 98,496.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,068.83x = 247,109.76 × 98,496.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,068.83x = 24,339,404,467.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,339,404,467.18/179,068.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,922.06

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