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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,069.36, 247,116.24 and 98,505.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,069.36, 247,116.24 and 98,505.12 is: 135,937.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,069.36 : 247,116.24 = 98,505.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,069.36/247,116.24 = 98,505.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,069.36x = 247,116.24 × 98,505.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,069.36x = 24,342,214,875.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,342,214,875.15/179,069.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,937.35

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