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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,530.01, 247,660.31 and 137,014.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,530.01, 247,660.31 and 137,014.73 is: 189,010.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,530.01 : 247,660.31 = 137,014.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,530.01/247,660.31 = 137,014.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,530.01x = 247,660.31 × 137,014.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,530.01x = 33,933,109,821.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,933,109,821.29/179,530.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,010.79

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