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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,059.43, 247,106.68 and 98,489.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,059.43, 247,106.68 and 98,489.06 is: 135,917.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,059.43 : 247,106.68 = 98,489.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,059.43/247,106.68 = 98,489.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,059.43x = 247,106.68 × 98,489.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,059.43x = 24,337,305,004.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,337,305,004.46/179,059.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,917.48

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