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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,038.02, 247,073.34 and 98,470.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,038.02, 247,073.34 and 98,470.68 is: 135,890.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,038.02 : 247,073.34 = 98,470.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,038.02/247,073.34 = 98,470.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,038.02x = 247,073.34 × 98,470.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,038.02x = 24,329,479,799.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,329,479,799.67/179,038.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,890.02

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