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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,023.62, 247,052.68 and 98,456.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,023.62, 247,052.68 and 98,456.60 is: 135,870.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,023.62 : 247,052.68 = 98,456.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,023.62/247,052.68 = 98,456.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,023.62x = 247,052.68 × 98,456.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,023.62x = 24,323,966,893.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,323,966,893.69/179,023.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,870.15

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