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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,026.71, 247,051.91 and 98,454.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,026.71, 247,051.91 and 98,454.21 is: 135,864.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,026.71 : 247,051.91 = 98,454.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,026.71/247,051.91 = 98,454.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,026.71x = 247,051.91 × 98,454.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,026.71x = 24,323,300,135.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,323,300,135.77/179,026.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,864.08

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