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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,044.08, 247,076.04 and 98,479.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,044.08, 247,076.04 and 98,479.84 is: 135,899.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,044.08 : 247,076.04 = 98,479.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,044.08/247,076.04 = 98,479.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,044.08x = 247,076.04 × 98,479.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,044.08x = 24,332,008,887.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,332,008,887.03/179,044.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,899.54

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