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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,041.26, 247,076.85 and 98,474.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,041.26, 247,076.85 and 98,474.21 is: 135,894.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,041.26 : 247,076.85 = 98,474.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,041.26/247,076.85 = 98,474.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,041.26x = 247,076.85 × 98,474.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,041.26x = 24,330,695,885.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,330,695,885.28/179,041.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,894.35

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