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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,652.72, 247,926.72 and 97,985.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,652.72, 247,926.72 and 97,985.40 is: 135,223.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,652.72 : 247,926.72 = 97,985.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,652.72/247,926.72 = 97,985.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,652.72x = 247,926.72 × 97,985.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,652.72x = 24,293,198,829.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,293,198,829.89/179,652.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,223.11

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