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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,029.76, 247,055.42 and 98,457.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,029.76, 247,055.42 and 98,457.03 is: 135,867.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,029.76 : 247,055.42 = 98,457.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,029.76/247,055.42 = 98,457.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,029.76x = 247,055.42 × 98,457.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,029.76x = 24,324,342,406.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,324,342,406.32/179,029.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,867.60

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