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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,033.43, 247,061.21 and 98,460.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,033.43, 247,061.21 and 98,460.96 is: 135,873.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,033.43 : 247,061.21 = 98,460.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,033.43/247,061.21 = 98,460.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,033.43x = 247,061.21 × 98,460.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,033.43x = 24,325,883,423.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,325,883,423.06/179,033.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,873.41

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