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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,070.33, 247,111.89 and 98,497.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,070.33, 247,111.89 and 98,497.85 is: 135,924.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,070.33 : 247,111.89 = 98,497.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,070.33/247,111.89 = 98,497.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,070.33x = 247,111.89 × 98,497.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,070.33x = 24,339,989,874.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,339,989,874.44/179,070.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,924.19

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