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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,089.21, 247,133.38 and 98,503.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,089.21, 247,133.38 and 98,503.73 is: 135,929.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,089.21 : 247,133.38 = 98,503.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,089.21/247,133.38 = 98,503.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,089.21x = 247,133.38 × 98,503.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,089.21x = 24,343,559,367.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,343,559,367.03/179,089.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,929.79

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