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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,010.48, 247,029.24 and 98,437.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,010.48, 247,029.24 and 98,437.92 is: 135,841.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,010.48 : 247,029.24 = 98,437.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,010.48/247,029.24 = 98,437.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,010.48x = 247,029.24 × 98,437.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,010.48x = 24,317,044,564.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,317,044,564.78/179,010.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,841.46

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