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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,031.26, 247,064.04 and 98,463.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,031.26, 247,064.04 and 98,463.94 is: 135,880.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,031.26 : 247,064.04 = 98,463.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,031.26/247,064.04 = 98,463.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,031.26x = 247,064.04 × 98,463.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,031.26x = 24,326,897,083.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,326,897,083.08/179,031.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,880.72

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