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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,038.46, 247,068.14 and 98,465.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,038.46, 247,068.14 and 98,465.96 is: 135,880.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,038.46 : 247,068.14 = 98,465.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,038.46/247,068.14 = 98,465.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,038.46x = 247,068.14 × 98,465.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,038.46x = 24,327,801,590.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,327,801,590.51/179,038.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,880.31

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