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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,009.79, 247,026.87 and 98,432.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,009.79, 247,026.87 and 98,432.52 is: 135,833.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,009.79 : 247,026.87 = 98,432.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,009.79/247,026.87 = 98,432.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,009.79x = 247,026.87 × 98,432.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,009.79x = 24,315,477,321.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,315,477,321.81/179,009.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,833.23

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