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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,033.50, 247,072.44 and 98,467.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,033.50, 247,072.44 and 98,467.12 is: 135,888.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,033.50 : 247,072.44 = 98,467.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,033.50/247,072.44 = 98,467.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,033.50x = 247,072.44 × 98,467.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,033.50x = 24,328,511,598.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,328,511,598.17/179,033.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,888.04

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