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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,023.95, 247,048.12 and 98,451.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,023.95, 247,048.12 and 98,451.47 is: 135,860.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,023.95 : 247,048.12 = 98,451.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,023.95/247,048.12 = 98,451.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,023.95x = 247,048.12 × 98,451.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,023.95x = 24,322,250,574.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,322,250,574.74/179,023.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,860.32

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