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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,010.42, 247,040.70 and 98,444.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,010.42, 247,040.70 and 98,444.04 is: 135,856.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,010.42 : 247,040.70 = 98,444.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,010.42/247,040.70 = 98,444.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,010.42x = 247,040.70 × 98,444.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,010.42x = 24,319,684,552.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,319,684,552.43/179,010.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,856.25

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