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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,069.01, 247,121.73 and 98,502.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,069.01, 247,121.73 and 98,502.77 is: 135,937.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,069.01 : 247,121.73 = 98,502.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,069.01/247,121.73 = 98,502.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,069.01x = 247,121.73 × 98,502.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,069.01x = 24,342,173,696.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,342,173,696.58/179,069.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,937.39

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