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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,084.22, 247,130.97 and 98,511.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,084.22, 247,130.97 and 98,511.69 is: 135,943.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,084.22 : 247,130.97 = 98,511.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,084.22/247,130.97 = 98,511.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,084.22x = 247,130.97 × 98,511.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,084.22x = 24,345,290,894.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,345,290,894.55/179,084.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,943.25

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