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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,039.08, 247,069.14 and 98,474.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,039.08, 247,069.14 and 98,474.84 is: 135,892.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,039.08 : 247,069.14 = 98,474.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,039.08/247,069.14 = 98,474.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,039.08x = 247,069.14 × 98,474.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,039.08x = 24,330,094,030.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,330,094,030.44/179,039.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,892.64

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