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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,027.30, 247,052.02 and 98,454.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,027.30, 247,052.02 and 98,454.58 is: 135,864.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,027.30 : 247,052.02 = 98,454.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,027.30/247,052.02 = 98,454.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,027.30x = 247,052.02 × 98,454.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,027.30x = 24,323,402,867.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,323,402,867.25/179,027.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,864.21

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