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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,036.88, 247,077.10 and 98,470.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,036.88, 247,077.10 and 98,470.50 is: 135,892.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,036.88 : 247,077.10 = 98,470.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,036.88/247,077.10 = 98,470.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,036.88x = 247,077.10 × 98,470.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,036.88x = 24,329,805,575.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,329,805,575.55/179,036.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,892.70

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