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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,512.68, 247,724.20 and 97,841.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,512.68, 247,724.20 and 97,841.64 is: 135,019.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,512.68 : 247,724.20 = 97,841.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,512.68/247,724.20 = 97,841.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,512.68x = 247,724.20 × 97,841.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,512.68x = 24,237,741,995.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,237,741,995.69/179,512.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,019.67

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