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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,008.43, 247,029.55 and 98,431.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,008.43, 247,029.55 and 98,431.16 is: 135,833.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,008.43 : 247,029.55 = 98,431.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,008.43/247,029.55 = 98,431.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,008.43x = 247,029.55 × 98,431.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,008.43x = 24,315,403,679.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,315,403,679.55/179,008.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,833.85

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