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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,027.88, 247,052.82 and 98,455.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,027.88, 247,052.82 and 98,455.17 is: 135,865.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,027.88 : 247,052.82 = 98,455.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,027.88/247,052.82 = 98,455.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,027.88x = 247,052.82 × 98,455.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,027.88x = 24,323,627,392.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,323,627,392.08/179,027.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,865.03

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