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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,593, 247,710.18 and 152,547.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,593, 247,710.18 and 152,547.88 is: 210,407.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,593 : 247,710.18 = 152,547.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,593/247,710.18 = 152,547.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,593x = 247,710.18 × 152,547.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,593x = 37,787,662,813.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,787,662,813.42/179,593
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,407.21

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