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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,029.96, 247,056.40 and 98,457.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,029.96, 247,056.40 and 98,457.48 is: 135,868.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,029.96 : 247,056.40 = 98,457.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,029.96/247,056.40 = 98,457.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,029.96x = 247,056.40 × 98,457.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,029.96x = 24,324,550,561.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,324,550,561.87/179,029.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,868.60

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