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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,068.86, 247,109.87 and 98,496.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,068.86, 247,109.87 and 98,496.38 is: 135,922.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,068.86 : 247,109.87 = 98,496.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,068.86/247,109.87 = 98,496.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,068.86x = 247,109.87 × 98,496.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,068.86x = 24,339,426,577.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,339,426,577.25/179,068.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,922.16

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