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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,035.03, 247,059.88 and 98,465.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,035.03, 247,059.88 and 98,465.95 is: 135,878.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,035.03 : 247,059.88 = 98,465.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,035.03/247,059.88 = 98,465.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,035.03x = 247,059.88 × 98,465.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,035.03x = 24,326,985,791.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,326,985,791.09/179,035.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,878.36

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