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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,001, 247,028.52 and 107,354.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,001, 247,028.52 and 107,354.88 is: 148,154.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,001 : 247,028.52 = 107,354.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,001/247,028.52 = 107,354.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,001x = 247,028.52 × 107,354.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,001x = 26,519,717,121.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,519,717,121.18/179,001
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,154.02

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