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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,339.83, 247,218.54 and 147,453.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,339.83, 247,218.54 and 147,453.37 is: 203,263.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,339.83 : 247,218.54 = 147,453.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,339.83/247,218.54 = 147,453.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,339.83x = 247,218.54 × 147,453.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,339.83x = 36,453,206,849.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,453,206,849.48/179,339.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,263.31

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