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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,032.29, 247,059.61 and 98,459.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,032.29, 247,059.61 and 98,459.82 is: 135,871.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,032.29 : 247,059.61 = 98,459.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,032.29/247,059.61 = 98,459.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,032.29x = 247,059.61 × 98,459.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,032.29x = 24,325,444,729.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,325,444,729.87/179,032.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,871.83

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