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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,007.97, 247,022.54 and 98,438.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,007.97, 247,022.54 and 98,438.89 is: 135,841.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,007.97 : 247,022.54 = 98,438.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,007.97/247,022.54 = 98,438.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,007.97x = 247,022.54 × 98,438.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,007.97x = 24,316,623,532.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,316,623,532.83/179,007.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,841.01

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