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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,071.62, 247,114.80 and 98,497.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,071.62, 247,114.80 and 98,497.38 is: 135,924.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,071.62 : 247,114.80 = 98,497.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,071.62/247,114.80 = 98,497.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,071.62x = 247,114.80 × 98,497.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,071.62x = 24,340,160,359.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,340,160,359.22/179,071.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,924.16

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