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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,096.10, 247,150.82 and 98,523.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,096.10, 247,150.82 and 98,523.72 is: 135,961.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,096.10 : 247,150.82 = 98,523.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,096.10/247,150.82 = 98,523.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,096.10x = 247,150.82 × 98,523.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,096.10x = 24,350,218,187.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,350,218,187.45/179,096.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,961.74

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