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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,191.68, 247,284.63 and 98,625

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,191.68, 247,284.63 and 98,625 is: 136,102.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,191.68 : 247,284.63 = 98,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,191.68/247,284.63 = 98,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,191.68x = 247,284.63 × 98,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,191.68x = 24,388,446,633.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,388,446,633.75/179,191.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,102.56

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