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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,034.03, 247,058.51 and 98,464.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,034.03, 247,058.51 and 98,464.95 is: 135,876.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,034.03 : 247,058.51 = 98,464.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,034.03/247,058.51 = 98,464.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,034.03x = 247,058.51 × 98,464.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,034.03x = 24,326,603,341.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,326,603,341.90/179,034.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,876.98

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