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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,042.21, 247,073.31 and 98,469.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,042.21, 247,073.31 and 98,469.75 is: 135,885.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,042.21 : 247,073.31 = 98,469.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,042.21/247,073.31 = 98,469.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,042.21x = 247,073.31 × 98,469.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,042.21x = 24,329,247,067.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,329,247,067.37/179,042.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,885.54

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