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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,580.65, 247,563.70 and 141,273.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,580.65, 247,563.70 and 141,273.61 is: 194,754.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,580.65 : 247,563.70 = 141,273.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,580.65/247,563.70 = 141,273.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,580.65x = 247,563.70 × 141,273.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,580.65x = 34,974,216,631.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,974,216,631.86/179,580.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,754.93

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