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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,096.88, 247,145.89 and 98,519.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,096.88, 247,145.89 and 98,519.29 is: 135,952.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,096.88 : 247,145.89 = 98,519.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,096.88/247,145.89 = 98,519.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,096.88x = 247,145.89 × 98,519.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,096.88x = 24,348,637,609.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,348,637,609.22/179,096.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,952.33

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