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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,008.46, 247,027.66 and 97,334.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,008.46, 247,027.66 and 97,334.94 is: 134,320.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,008.46 : 247,027.66 = 97,334.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,008.46/247,027.66 = 97,334.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,008.46x = 247,027.66 × 97,334.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,008.46x = 24,044,422,464.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,044,422,464.44/179,008.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,320.03

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