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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,030.46, 247,057.11 and 98,457.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,030.46, 247,057.11 and 98,457.96 is: 135,869.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,030.46 : 247,057.11 = 98,457.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,030.46/247,057.11 = 98,457.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,030.46x = 247,057.11 × 98,457.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,030.46x = 24,324,739,054.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,324,739,054.10/179,030.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,869.28

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