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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,096.34, 247,151.18 and 98,523.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,096.34, 247,151.18 and 98,523.96 is: 135,962.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,096.34 : 247,151.18 = 98,523.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,096.34/247,151.18 = 98,523.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,096.34x = 247,151.18 × 98,523.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,096.34x = 24,350,312,479.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,350,312,479.65/179,096.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,962.09

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