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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,041.44, 247,081.14 and 98,473.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,041.44, 247,081.14 and 98,473.04 is: 135,894.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,041.44 : 247,081.14 = 98,473.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,041.44/247,081.14 = 98,473.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,041.44x = 247,081.14 × 98,473.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,041.44x = 24,330,830,982.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,330,830,982.47/179,041.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,894.97

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