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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,019.72, 247,048.76 and 97,348.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,019.72, 247,048.76 and 97,348.22 is: 134,341.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,019.72 : 247,048.76 = 97,348.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,019.72/247,048.76 = 97,348.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,019.72x = 247,048.76 × 97,348.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,019.72x = 24,049,757,039.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,049,757,039.21/179,019.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,341.38

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