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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,029.46, 247,055.72 and 98,456.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,029.46, 247,055.72 and 98,456.96 is: 135,867.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,029.46 : 247,055.72 = 98,456.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,029.46/247,055.72 = 98,456.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,029.46x = 247,055.72 × 98,456.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,029.46x = 24,324,355,141.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,324,355,141.81/179,029.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,867.89

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