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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,008.26, 247,033.18 and 98,436.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,008.26, 247,033.18 and 98,436.36 is: 135,843.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,008.26 : 247,033.18 = 98,436.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,008.26/247,033.18 = 98,436.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,008.26x = 247,033.18 × 98,436.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,008.26x = 24,317,046,697.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,317,046,697.62/179,008.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,843.16

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