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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,112.11, 247,174.34 and 98,539.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,112.11, 247,174.34 and 98,539.44 is: 135,984.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,112.11 : 247,174.34 = 98,539.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,112.11/247,174.34 = 98,539.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,112.11x = 247,174.34 × 98,539.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,112.11x = 24,356,421,045.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,356,421,045.97/179,112.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,984.22

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