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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,094.10, 247,148.06 and 98,521.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,094.10, 247,148.06 and 98,521.72 is: 135,958.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,094.10 : 247,148.06 = 98,521.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,094.10/247,148.06 = 98,521.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,094.10x = 247,148.06 × 98,521.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,094.10x = 24,349,451,965.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,349,451,965.86/179,094.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,958.98

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