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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,031.68, 247,066.56 and 98,462.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,031.68, 247,066.56 and 98,462.72 is: 135,880.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,031.68 : 247,066.56 = 98,462.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,031.68/247,066.56 = 98,462.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,031.68x = 247,066.56 × 98,462.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,031.68x = 24,326,845,518.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,326,845,518.64/179,031.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,880.12

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