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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,009.01, 247,038.79 and 98,442.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,009.01, 247,038.79 and 98,442.66 is: 135,854.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,009.01 : 247,038.79 = 98,442.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,009.01/247,038.79 = 98,442.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,009.01x = 247,038.79 × 98,442.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,009.01x = 24,319,155,610.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,319,155,610.78/179,009.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,854.37

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