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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,023.54, 247,058.83 and 98,457.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,023.54, 247,058.83 and 98,457.30 is: 135,874.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,023.54 : 247,058.83 = 98,457.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,023.54/247,058.83 = 98,457.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,023.54x = 247,058.83 × 98,457.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,023.54x = 24,324,744,107.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,324,744,107.66/179,023.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,874.56

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