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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,030.39, 247,057.00 and 98,457.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,030.39, 247,057.00 and 98,457.90 is: 135,869.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,030.39 : 247,057.00 = 98,457.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,030.39/247,057.00 = 98,457.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,030.39x = 247,057.00 × 98,457.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,030.39x = 24,324,712,908.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,324,712,908.01/179,030.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,869.19

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