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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,538.07, 247,426.90 and 134,135.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,538.07, 247,426.90 and 134,135.95 is: 184,856.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,538.07 : 247,426.90 = 134,135.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,538.07/247,426.90 = 134,135.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,538.07x = 247,426.90 × 134,135.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,538.07x = 33,188,842,287.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,188,842,287.06/179,538.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,856.85

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