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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,125.79, 247,194 and 98,558.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,125.79, 247,194 and 98,558.51 is: 136,010.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,125.79 : 247,194 = 98,558.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,125.79/247,194 = 98,558.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,125.79x = 247,194 × 98,558.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,125.79x = 24,363,071,084.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,363,071,084.97/179,125.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,010.97

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