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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,030.19, 247,056.72 and 98,457.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,030.19, 247,056.72 and 98,457.71 is: 135,868.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,030.19 : 247,056.72 = 98,457.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,030.19/247,056.72 = 98,457.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,030.19x = 247,056.72 × 98,457.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,030.19x = 24,324,638,891.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,324,638,891.31/179,030.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,868.92

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