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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,031.46, 247,058.49 and 98,458.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,031.46, 247,058.49 and 98,458.96 is: 135,870.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,031.46 : 247,058.49 = 98,458.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,031.46/247,058.49 = 98,458.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,031.46x = 247,058.49 × 98,458.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,031.46x = 24,325,121,984.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,325,121,984.57/179,031.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,870.66

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