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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,001.84, 247,014.09 and 98,432.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,001.84, 247,014.09 and 98,432.76 is: 135,832.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,001.84 : 247,014.09 = 98,432.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,001.84/247,014.09 = 98,432.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,001.84x = 247,014.09 × 98,432.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,001.84x = 24,314,278,637.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,314,278,637.59/179,001.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,832.56

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