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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,528.76, 247,658.58 and 137,013.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,528.76, 247,658.58 and 137,013.48 is: 189,009.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,528.76 : 247,658.58 = 137,013.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,528.76/247,658.58 = 137,013.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,528.76x = 247,658.58 × 137,013.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,528.76x = 33,932,563,897.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,932,563,897.66/179,528.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,009.07

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