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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,026.11, 247,049.37 and 98,452.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,026.11, 247,049.37 and 98,452.80 is: 135,861.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,026.11 : 247,049.37 = 98,452.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,026.11/247,049.37 = 98,452.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,026.11x = 247,049.37 × 98,452.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,026.11x = 24,322,702,214.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,322,702,214.74/179,026.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,861.20

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