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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,125.65, 247,187.16 and 98,552.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,125.65, 247,187.16 and 98,552.34 is: 135,998.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,125.65 : 247,187.16 = 98,552.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,125.65/247,187.16 = 98,552.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,125.65x = 247,187.16 × 98,552.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,125.65x = 24,360,873,035.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,360,873,035.95/179,125.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,998.80

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