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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,069.58, 247,110.86 and 98,497.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,069.58, 247,110.86 and 98,497.10 is: 135,923.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,069.58 : 247,110.86 = 98,497.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,069.58/247,110.86 = 98,497.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,069.58x = 247,110.86 × 98,497.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,069.58x = 24,339,703,088.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,339,703,088.51/179,069.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,923.16

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