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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,004.94, 247,042.56 and 98,446.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,004.94, 247,042.56 and 98,446.66 is: 135,865.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,004.94 : 247,042.56 = 98,446.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,004.94/247,042.56 = 98,446.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,004.94x = 247,042.56 × 98,446.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,004.94x = 24,320,514,909.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,320,514,909.85/179,004.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,865.05

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