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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,075.22, 247,129.83 and 98,506.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,075.22, 247,129.83 and 98,506.14 is: 135,941.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,075.22 : 247,129.83 = 98,506.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,075.22/247,129.83 = 98,506.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,075.22x = 247,129.83 × 98,506.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,075.22x = 24,343,805,632.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,343,805,632.16/179,075.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,941.79

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