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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,029.50, 247,055.77 and 98,457.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,029.50, 247,055.77 and 98,457.02 is: 135,867.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,029.50 : 247,055.77 = 98,457.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,029.50/247,055.77 = 98,457.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,029.50x = 247,055.77 × 98,457.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,029.50x = 24,324,374,702.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,324,374,702.26/179,029.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,867.97

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