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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,508.15, 247,711.14 and 98,935.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,508.15, 247,711.14 and 98,935.41 is: 136,525.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,508.15 : 247,711.14 = 98,935.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,508.15/247,711.14 = 98,935.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,508.15x = 247,711.14 × 98,935.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,508.15x = 24,507,403,197.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,507,403,197.47/179,508.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,525.30

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