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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,348.78, 247,496.27 and 97,675.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,348.78, 247,496.27 and 97,675.19 is: 134,789.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,348.78 : 247,496.27 = 97,675.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,348.78/247,496.27 = 97,675.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,348.78x = 247,496.27 × 97,675.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,348.78x = 24,174,244,203.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,174,244,203.25/179,348.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,789.01

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