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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,097.53, 247,151.96 and 98,520.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,097.53, 247,151.96 and 98,520.25 is: 135,956.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,097.53 : 247,151.96 = 98,520.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,097.53/247,151.96 = 98,520.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,097.53x = 247,151.96 × 98,520.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,097.53x = 24,349,472,609.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,349,472,609.57/179,097.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,956.50

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