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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,009.96, 247,025.30 and 98,440.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,009.96, 247,025.30 and 98,440.88 is: 135,843.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,009.96 : 247,025.30 = 98,440.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,009.96/247,025.30 = 98,440.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,009.96x = 247,025.30 × 98,440.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,009.96x = 24,317,387,914.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,317,387,914.26/179,009.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,843.77

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