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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,070.08, 247,111.55 and 98,497.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,070.08, 247,111.55 and 98,497.61 is: 135,923.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,070.08 : 247,111.55 = 98,497.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,070.08/247,111.55 = 98,497.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,070.08x = 247,111.55 × 98,497.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,070.08x = 24,339,895,350.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,339,895,350.35/179,070.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,923.86

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