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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,042.43, 247,082.52 and 98,474.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,042.43, 247,082.52 and 98,474.04 is: 135,896.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,042.43 : 247,082.52 = 98,474.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,042.43/247,082.52 = 98,474.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,042.43x = 247,082.52 × 98,474.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,042.43x = 24,331,213,957.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,331,213,957.78/179,042.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,896.36

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