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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,002.35, 247,014.77 and 98,433.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,002.35, 247,014.77 and 98,433.27 is: 135,833.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,002.35 : 247,014.77 = 98,433.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,002.35/247,014.77 = 98,433.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,002.35x = 247,014.77 × 98,433.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,002.35x = 24,314,471,549.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,314,471,549.40/179,002.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,833.25

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