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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,042.86, 247,079.24 and 98,475.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,042.86, 247,079.24 and 98,475.85 is: 135,896.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,042.86 : 247,079.24 = 98,475.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,042.86/247,079.24 = 98,475.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,042.86x = 247,079.24 × 98,475.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,042.86x = 24,331,338,176.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,331,338,176.35/179,042.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,896.72

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