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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,022.42, 247,050.81 and 98,451.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,022.42, 247,050.81 and 98,451.18 is: 135,862.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,022.42 : 247,050.81 = 98,451.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,022.42/247,050.81 = 98,451.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,022.42x = 247,050.81 × 98,451.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,022.42x = 24,322,443,764.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,322,443,764.46/179,022.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,862.56

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