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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,359.97, 247,534.23 and 133,959.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,359.97, 247,534.23 and 133,959.12 is: 184,876.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,359.97 : 247,534.23 = 133,959.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,359.97/247,534.23 = 133,959.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,359.97x = 247,534.23 × 133,959.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,359.97x = 33,159,467,620.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,159,467,620.68/179,359.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,876.64

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