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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,006.34, 247,035.13 and 98,439.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,006.34, 247,035.13 and 98,439.99 is: 135,850.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,006.34 : 247,035.13 = 98,439.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,006.34/247,035.13 = 98,439.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,006.34x = 247,035.13 × 98,439.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,006.34x = 24,318,135,480.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,318,135,480.75/179,006.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,850.69

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