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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,007.52, 247,023.93 and 98,434.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,007.52, 247,023.93 and 98,434.30 is: 135,835.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,007.52 : 247,023.93 = 98,434.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,007.52/247,023.93 = 98,434.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,007.52x = 247,023.93 × 98,434.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,007.52x = 24,315,627,632.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,315,627,632.80/179,007.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,835.79

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