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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,004, 247,032.66 and 107,357.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,004, 247,032.66 and 107,357.88 is: 148,158.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,004 : 247,032.66 = 107,357.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,004/247,032.66 = 107,357.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,004x = 247,032.66 × 107,357.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,004x = 26,520,902,668.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,520,902,668.36/179,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,158.16

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