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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,030.15, 247,056.68 and 98,457.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,030.15, 247,056.68 and 98,457.68 is: 135,868.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,030.15 : 247,056.68 = 98,457.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,030.15/247,056.68 = 98,457.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,030.15x = 247,056.68 × 98,457.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,030.15x = 24,324,625,998.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,324,625,998.34/179,030.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,868.88

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