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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,035.88, 247,075.72 and 98,469.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,035.88, 247,075.72 and 98,469.50 is: 135,891.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,035.88 : 247,075.72 = 98,469.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,035.88/247,075.72 = 98,469.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,035.88x = 247,075.72 × 98,469.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,035.88x = 24,329,421,128.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,329,421,128.99/179,035.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,891.32

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