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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,041.39, 247,081.79 and 98,470.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,041.39, 247,081.79 and 98,470.49 is: 135,891.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,041.39 : 247,081.79 = 98,470.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,041.39/247,081.79 = 98,470.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,041.39x = 247,081.79 × 98,470.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,041.39x = 24,330,263,942.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,330,263,942.14/179,041.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,891.84

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