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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,594, 247,711.56 and 152,548.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,594, 247,711.56 and 152,548.88 is: 210,408.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,594 : 247,711.56 = 152,548.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,594/247,711.56 = 152,548.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,594x = 247,711.56 × 152,548.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,594x = 37,788,121,041.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,788,121,041.05/179,594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,408.59

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