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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,010.95, 247,035.02 and 98,443.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,010.95, 247,035.02 and 98,443.89 is: 135,852.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,010.95 : 247,035.02 = 98,443.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,010.95/247,035.02 = 98,443.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,010.95x = 247,035.02 × 98,443.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,010.95x = 24,319,087,842.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,319,087,842.81/179,010.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,852.52

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