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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,069.49, 247,111.86 and 98,495.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,069.49, 247,111.86 and 98,495.24 is: 135,921.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,069.49 : 247,111.86 = 98,495.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,069.49/247,111.86 = 98,495.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,069.49x = 247,111.86 × 98,495.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,069.49x = 24,339,342,575.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,339,342,575.33/179,069.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,921.21

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