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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,069.08, 247,110.17 and 98,496.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,069.08, 247,110.17 and 98,496.60 is: 135,922.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,069.08 : 247,110.17 = 98,496.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,069.08/247,110.17 = 98,496.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,069.08x = 247,110.17 × 98,496.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,069.08x = 24,339,511,570.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,339,511,570.42/179,069.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,922.47

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