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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,548.02, 247,793.72 and 134,147.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,548.02, 247,793.72 and 134,147.19 is: 185,136.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,548.02 : 247,793.72 = 134,147.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,548.02/247,793.72 = 134,147.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,548.02x = 247,793.72 × 134,147.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,548.02x = 33,240,831,237.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,240,831,237.65/179,548.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,136.16

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