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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,033.79, 247,061.68 and 98,461.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,033.79, 247,061.68 and 98,461.32 is: 135,873.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,033.79 : 247,061.68 = 98,461.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,033.79/247,061.68 = 98,461.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,033.79x = 247,061.68 × 98,461.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,033.79x = 24,326,019,134.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,326,019,134.22/179,033.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,873.90

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