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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,046.24, 247,083.89 and 98,479.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,046.24, 247,083.89 and 98,479.23 is: 135,901.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,046.24 : 247,083.89 = 98,479.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,046.24/247,083.89 = 98,479.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,046.24x = 247,083.89 × 98,479.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,046.24x = 24,332,631,232.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,332,631,232.60/179,046.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,901.38

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