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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,125.76, 247,193.52 and 98,551.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,125.76, 247,193.52 and 98,551.52 is: 136,001.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,125.76 : 247,193.52 = 98,551.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,125.76/247,193.52 = 98,551.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,125.76x = 247,193.52 × 98,551.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,125.76x = 24,361,297,130.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,361,297,130.15/179,125.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,001.08

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