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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,029.56, 247,055.86 and 98,457.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,029.56, 247,055.86 and 98,457.08 is: 135,868.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,029.56 : 247,055.86 = 98,457.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,029.56/247,055.86 = 98,457.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,029.56x = 247,055.86 × 98,457.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,029.56x = 24,324,398,943.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,324,398,943.99/179,029.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,868.06

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