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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,020.89, 247,049.46 and 98,453.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,020.89, 247,049.46 and 98,453.43 is: 135,866.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,020.89 : 247,049.46 = 98,453.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,020.89/247,049.46 = 98,453.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,020.89x = 247,049.46 × 98,453.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,020.89x = 24,322,866,716.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,322,866,716.65/179,020.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,866.08

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