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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,033.02, 247,066.44 and 98,465.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,033.02, 247,066.44 and 98,465.68 is: 135,883.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,033.02 : 247,066.44 = 98,465.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,033.02/247,066.44 = 98,465.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,033.02x = 247,066.44 × 98,465.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,033.02x = 24,327,565,019.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,327,565,019.78/179,033.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,883.12

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