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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,336.82, 247,214.39 and 147,450.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,336.82, 247,214.39 and 147,450.36 is: 203,259.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,336.82 : 247,214.39 = 147,450.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,336.82/247,214.39 = 147,450.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,336.82x = 247,214.39 × 147,450.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,336.82x = 36,451,850,802.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,451,850,802.68/179,336.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,259.16

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