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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,042.08, 247,073.28 and 98,477.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,042.08, 247,073.28 and 98,477.84 is: 135,896.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,042.08 : 247,073.28 = 98,477.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,042.08/247,073.28 = 98,477.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,042.08x = 247,073.28 × 98,477.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,042.08x = 24,331,242,936.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,331,242,936.12/179,042.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,896.78

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