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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,031.01, 247,063.69 and 98,463.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,031.01, 247,063.69 and 98,463.69 is: 135,880.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,031.01 : 247,063.69 = 98,463.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,031.01/247,063.69 = 98,463.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,031.01x = 247,063.69 × 98,463.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,031.01x = 24,326,801,100.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,326,801,100.94/179,031.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,880.38

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