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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,238.52, 247,354.73 and 97,572.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,238.52, 247,354.73 and 97,572.21 is: 134,652.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,238.52 : 247,354.73 = 97,572.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,238.52/247,354.73 = 97,572.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,238.52x = 247,354.73 × 97,572.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,238.52x = 24,134,947,660.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,134,947,660.05/179,238.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,652.68

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