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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,030.03, 247,056.50 and 98,457.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,030.03, 247,056.50 and 98,457.54 is: 135,868.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,030.03 : 247,056.50 = 98,457.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,030.03/247,056.50 = 98,457.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,030.03x = 247,056.50 × 98,457.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,030.03x = 24,324,575,231.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,324,575,231.01/179,030.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,868.69

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