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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,029.94, 247,056.38 and 98,457.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,029.94, 247,056.38 and 98,457.46 is: 135,868.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,029.94 : 247,056.38 = 98,457.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,029.94/247,056.38 = 98,457.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,029.94x = 247,056.38 × 98,457.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,029.94x = 24,324,543,159.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,324,543,159.31/179,029.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,868.58

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