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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,050.44, 247,095.66 and 98,481

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,050.44, 247,095.66 and 98,481 is: 135,907.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,050.44 : 247,095.66 = 98,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,050.44/247,095.66 = 98,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,050.44x = 247,095.66 × 98,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,050.44x = 24,334,227,692.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,334,227,692.46/179,050.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,907.11

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