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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,034.79, 247,063.06 and 98,462.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,034.79, 247,063.06 and 98,462.32 is: 135,875.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,034.79 : 247,063.06 = 98,462.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,034.79/247,063.06 = 98,462.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,034.79x = 247,063.06 × 98,462.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,034.79x = 24,326,402,073.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,326,402,073.90/179,034.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,875.28

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