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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,033.40, 247,071.60 and 98,469.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,033.40, 247,071.60 and 98,469.18 is: 135,890.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,033.40 : 247,071.60 = 98,469.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,033.40/247,071.60 = 98,469.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,033.40x = 247,071.60 × 98,469.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,033.40x = 24,328,937,853.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,328,937,853.29/179,033.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,890.50

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