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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,057.81, 247,104.46 and 98,487.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,057.81, 247,104.46 and 98,487.45 is: 135,915.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,057.81 : 247,104.46 = 98,487.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,057.81/247,104.46 = 98,487.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,057.81x = 247,104.46 × 98,487.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,057.81x = 24,336,687,718.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,336,687,718.14/179,057.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,915.25

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