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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,003.94, 247,041.18 and 98,445.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,003.94, 247,041.18 and 98,445.66 is: 135,863.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,003.94 : 247,041.18 = 98,445.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,003.94/247,041.18 = 98,445.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,003.94x = 247,041.18 × 98,445.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,003.94x = 24,320,132,012.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,320,132,012.28/179,003.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,863.67

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