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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,425.11, 247,605.45 and 98,850.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,425.11, 247,605.45 and 98,850.75 is: 136,413.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,425.11 : 247,605.45 = 98,850.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,425.11/247,605.45 = 98,850.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,425.11x = 247,605.45 × 98,850.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,425.11x = 24,475,984,436.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,475,984,436.59/179,425.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,413.37

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