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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,529.21, 247,746.96 and 97,858.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,529.21, 247,746.96 and 97,858.22 is: 135,042.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,529.21 : 247,746.96 = 97,858.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,529.21/247,746.96 = 97,858.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,529.21x = 247,746.96 × 97,858.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,529.21x = 24,244,075,277.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,244,075,277.28/179,529.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,042.51

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