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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,075.14, 246,997.26 and 152,031.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,075.14, 246,997.26 and 152,031.52 is: 209,696.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,075.14 : 246,997.26 = 152,031.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,075.14/246,997.26 = 152,031.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,075.14x = 246,997.26 × 152,031.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,075.14x = 37,551,368,873.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,551,368,873.64/179,075.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,696.16

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