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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,026.96, 247,052.25 and 98,454.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,026.96, 247,052.25 and 98,454.46 is: 135,864.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,026.96 : 247,052.25 = 98,454.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,026.96/247,052.25 = 98,454.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,026.96x = 247,052.25 × 98,454.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,026.96x = 24,323,395,865.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,323,395,865.54/179,026.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,864.43

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