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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,094.84, 247,149.11 and 98,522.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,094.84, 247,149.11 and 98,522.46 is: 135,960.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,094.84 : 247,149.11 = 98,522.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,094.84/247,149.11 = 98,522.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,094.84x = 247,149.11 × 98,522.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,094.84x = 24,349,737,811.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,349,737,811.40/179,094.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,960.02

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