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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,056.89, 247,098.74 and 98,484.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,056.89, 247,098.74 and 98,484.57 is: 135,908.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,056.89 : 247,098.74 = 98,484.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,056.89/247,098.74 = 98,484.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,056.89x = 247,098.74 × 98,484.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,056.89x = 24,335,412,664.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,335,412,664.02/179,056.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,908.83

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