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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,039.44, 247,078.38 and 98,471.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,039.44, 247,078.38 and 98,471.04 is: 135,892.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,039.44 : 247,078.38 = 98,471.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,039.44/247,078.38 = 98,471.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,039.44x = 247,078.38 × 98,471.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,039.44x = 24,330,065,041.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,330,065,041.80/179,039.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,892.21

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