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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,036.46, 247,065.39 and 98,463.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,036.46, 247,065.39 and 98,463.96 is: 135,877.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,036.46 : 247,065.39 = 98,463.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,036.46/247,065.39 = 98,463.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,036.46x = 247,065.39 × 98,463.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,036.46x = 24,327,036,678.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,327,036,678.34/179,036.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,877.56

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