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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,209.80, 247,309.51 and 97,538.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,209.80, 247,309.51 and 97,538.64 is: 134,603.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,209.80 : 247,309.51 = 97,538.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,209.80/247,309.51 = 97,538.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,209.80x = 247,309.51 × 97,538.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,209.80x = 24,122,231,540.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,122,231,540.23/179,209.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,603.31

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