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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,045.24, 247,082.51 and 98,478.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,045.24, 247,082.51 and 98,478.23 is: 135,900.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,045.24 : 247,082.51 = 98,478.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,045.24/247,082.51 = 98,478.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,045.24x = 247,082.51 × 98,478.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,045.24x = 24,332,247,259.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,332,247,259.54/179,045.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,900.00

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