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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,001.59, 247,013.74 and 98,432.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,001.59, 247,013.74 and 98,432.51 is: 135,832.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,001.59 : 247,013.74 = 98,432.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,001.59/247,013.74 = 98,432.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,001.59x = 247,013.74 × 98,432.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,001.59x = 24,314,182,804.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,314,182,804.14/179,001.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,832.22

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