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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,547.02, 247,792.34 and 134,146.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,547.02, 247,792.34 and 134,146.19 is: 185,134.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,547.02 : 247,792.34 = 134,146.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,547.02/247,792.34 = 134,146.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,547.02x = 247,792.34 × 134,146.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,547.02x = 33,240,396,412.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,240,396,412.49/179,547.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,134.78

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