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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,036.63, 247,076.75 and 98,470.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,036.63, 247,076.75 and 98,470.25 is: 135,892.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,036.63 : 247,076.75 = 98,470.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,036.63/247,076.75 = 98,470.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,036.63x = 247,076.75 × 98,470.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,036.63x = 24,329,708,352.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,329,708,352.48/179,036.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,892.35

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