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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,027.96, 247,053.62 and 98,455.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,027.96, 247,053.62 and 98,455.46 is: 135,865.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,027.96 : 247,053.62 = 98,455.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,027.96/247,053.62 = 98,455.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,027.96x = 247,053.62 × 98,455.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,027.96x = 24,323,777,801.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,323,777,801.77/179,027.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,865.80

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