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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,010.01, 247,040.17 and 98,443.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,010.01, 247,040.17 and 98,443.66 is: 135,855.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,010.01 : 247,040.17 = 98,443.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,010.01/247,040.17 = 98,443.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,010.01x = 247,040.17 × 98,443.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,010.01x = 24,319,538,501.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,319,538,501.82/179,010.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,855.75

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