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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,111.11, 247,172.96 and 98,538.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,111.11, 247,172.96 and 98,538.44 is: 135,982.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,111.11 : 247,172.96 = 98,538.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,111.11/247,172.96 = 98,538.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,111.11x = 247,172.96 × 98,538.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,111.11x = 24,356,038,752.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,356,038,752.86/179,111.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,982.85

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