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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,122.06, 247,188.44 and 98,547.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,122.06, 247,188.44 and 98,547.86 is: 135,996.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,122.06 : 247,188.44 = 98,547.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,122.06/247,188.44 = 98,547.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,122.06x = 247,188.44 × 98,547.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,122.06x = 24,359,891,778.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,359,891,778.74/179,122.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,996.05

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