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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,031.56, 247,058.62 and 98,459.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,031.56, 247,058.62 and 98,459.08 is: 135,870.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,031.56 : 247,058.62 = 98,459.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,031.56/247,058.62 = 98,459.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,031.56x = 247,058.62 × 98,459.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,031.56x = 24,325,164,431.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,325,164,431.27/179,031.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,870.82

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