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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,573.81, 247,804.38 and 97,900.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,573.81, 247,804.38 and 97,900.29 is: 135,098.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,573.81 : 247,804.38 = 97,900.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,573.81/247,804.38 = 97,900.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,573.81x = 247,804.38 × 97,900.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,573.81x = 24,260,120,665.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,260,120,665.27/179,573.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,098.32

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