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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,009.26, 247,034.56 and 98,437.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,009.26, 247,034.56 and 98,437.36 is: 135,844.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,009.26 : 247,034.56 = 98,437.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,009.26/247,034.56 = 98,437.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,009.26x = 247,034.56 × 98,437.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,009.26x = 24,317,429,915.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,317,429,915.16/179,009.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,844.54

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