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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,005.41, 247,033.80 and 98,439.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,005.41, 247,033.80 and 98,439.03 is: 135,849.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,005.41 : 247,033.80 = 98,439.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,005.41/247,033.80 = 98,439.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,005.41x = 247,033.80 × 98,439.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,005.41x = 24,317,767,649.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,317,767,649.21/179,005.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,849.34

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