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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,010.40, 247,038.12 and 98,441.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,010.40, 247,038.12 and 98,441.32 is: 135,851.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,010.40 : 247,038.12 = 98,441.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,010.40/247,038.12 = 98,441.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,010.40x = 247,038.12 × 98,441.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,010.40x = 24,318,758,623.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,318,758,623.12/179,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,851.09

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