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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,021.89, 247,050.84 and 98,454.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,021.89, 247,050.84 and 98,454.43 is: 135,867.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,021.89 : 247,050.84 = 98,454.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,021.89/247,050.84 = 98,454.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,021.89x = 247,050.84 × 98,454.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,021.89x = 24,323,249,633.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,323,249,633.22/179,021.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,867.46

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