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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,608, 247,730.88 and 152,562.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,608, 247,730.88 and 152,562.88 is: 210,427.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,608 : 247,730.88 = 152,562.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,608/247,730.88 = 152,562.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,608x = 247,730.88 × 152,562.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,608x = 37,794,536,517.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,794,536,517.73/179,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,427.91

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