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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,069.51, 247,122.42 and 98,503.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,069.51, 247,122.42 and 98,503.27 is: 135,938.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,069.51 : 247,122.42 = 98,503.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,069.51/247,122.42 = 98,503.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,069.51x = 247,122.42 × 98,503.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,069.51x = 24,342,366,460.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,342,366,460.31/179,069.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,938.09

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