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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,011.01, 247,036.98 and 98,439.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,011.01, 247,036.98 and 98,439.11 is: 135,846.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,011.01 : 247,036.98 = 98,439.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,011.01/247,036.98 = 98,439.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,011.01x = 247,036.98 × 98,439.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,011.01x = 24,318,100,448.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,318,100,448.29/179,011.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,846.95

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