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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,598.69, 247,588.67 and 141,291.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,598.69, 247,588.67 and 141,291.71 is: 194,779.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,598.69 : 247,588.67 = 141,291.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,598.69/247,588.67 = 141,291.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,598.69x = 247,588.67 × 141,291.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,598.69x = 34,982,226,604.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,982,226,604.67/179,598.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,779.97

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