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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,529.76, 247,659.96 and 137,014.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,529.76, 247,659.96 and 137,014.48 is: 189,010.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,529.76 : 247,659.96 = 137,014.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,529.76/247,659.96 = 137,014.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,529.76x = 247,659.96 × 137,014.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,529.76x = 33,933,000,636.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,933,000,636.22/179,529.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,010.45

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