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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,553.95, 247,801.95 and 134,153.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,553.95, 247,801.95 and 134,153.15 is: 185,144.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,553.95 : 247,801.95 = 134,153.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,553.95/247,801.95 = 134,153.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,553.95x = 247,801.95 × 134,153.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,553.95x = 33,243,410,929.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,243,410,929.63/179,553.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,144.42

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