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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,425.92, 247,606.50 and 98,851.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,425.92, 247,606.50 and 98,851.56 is: 136,414.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,425.92 : 247,606.50 = 98,851.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,425.92/247,606.50 = 98,851.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,425.92x = 247,606.50 × 98,851.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,425.92x = 24,476,288,791.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,476,288,791.14/179,425.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,414.45

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