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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,209.64, 247,309.29 and 97,538.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,209.64, 247,309.29 and 97,538.48 is: 134,603.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,209.64 : 247,309.29 = 97,538.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,209.64/247,309.29 = 97,538.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,209.64x = 247,309.29 × 97,538.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,209.64x = 24,122,171,374.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,122,171,374.36/179,209.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,603.09

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