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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,080.67, 247,131.91 and 98,514.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,080.67, 247,131.91 and 98,514.33 is: 135,950.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,080.67 : 247,131.91 = 98,514.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,080.67/247,131.91 = 98,514.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,080.67x = 247,131.91 × 98,514.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,080.67x = 24,346,033,731.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,346,033,731.67/179,080.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,950.09

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