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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,510.55, 247,724.91 and 97,839.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,510.55, 247,724.91 and 97,839.72 is: 135,019.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,510.55 : 247,724.91 = 97,839.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,510.55/247,724.91 = 97,839.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,510.55x = 247,724.91 × 97,839.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,510.55x = 24,237,335,831.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,237,335,831.43/179,510.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,019.00

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