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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,010.14, 247,035.77 and 98,438.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,010.14, 247,035.77 and 98,438.24 is: 135,845.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,010.14 : 247,035.77 = 98,438.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,010.14/247,035.77 = 98,438.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,010.14x = 247,035.77 × 98,438.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,010.14x = 24,317,765,426.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,317,765,426.76/179,010.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,845.75

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