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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,023.79, 247,059.17 and 98,457.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,023.79, 247,059.17 and 98,457.55 is: 135,874.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,023.79 : 247,059.17 = 98,457.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,023.79/247,059.17 = 98,457.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,023.79x = 247,059.17 × 98,457.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,023.79x = 24,324,840,583.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,324,840,583.23/179,023.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,874.91

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