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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,113.26, 247,176.28 and 98,539.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,113.26, 247,176.28 and 98,539.04 is: 135,983.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,113.26 : 247,176.28 = 98,539.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,113.26/247,176.28 = 98,539.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,113.26x = 247,176.28 × 98,539.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,113.26x = 24,356,513,341.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,356,513,341.97/179,113.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,983.86

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