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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,012.01, 247,038.36 and 98,440.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,012.01, 247,038.36 and 98,440.11 is: 135,848.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,012.01 : 247,038.36 = 98,440.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,012.01/247,038.36 = 98,440.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,012.01x = 247,038.36 × 98,440.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,012.01x = 24,318,483,332.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,318,483,332.62/179,012.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,848.33

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