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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,030.79, 247,068.81 and 98,464.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,030.79, 247,068.81 and 98,464.59 is: 135,884.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,030.79 : 247,068.81 = 98,464.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,030.79/247,068.81 = 98,464.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,030.79x = 247,068.81 × 98,464.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,030.79x = 24,327,529,078.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,327,529,078.44/179,030.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,884.61

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