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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,039.46, 247,069.50 and 98,466.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,039.46, 247,069.50 and 98,466.96 is: 135,881.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,039.46 : 247,069.50 = 98,466.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,039.46/247,069.50 = 98,466.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,039.46x = 247,069.50 × 98,466.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,039.46x = 24,328,182,573.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,328,182,573.72/179,039.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,881.68

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