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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,021.67, 247,056.24 and 98,455.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,021.67, 247,056.24 and 98,455.42 is: 135,871.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,021.67 : 247,056.24 = 98,455.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,021.67/247,056.24 = 98,455.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,021.67x = 247,056.24 × 98,455.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,021.67x = 24,324,025,872.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,324,025,872.82/179,021.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,871.96

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