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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,011.48, 247,016.68 and 103,545.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,011.48, 247,016.68 and 103,545.88 is: 142,882.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,011.48 : 247,016.68 = 103,545.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,011.48/247,016.68 = 103,545.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,011.48x = 247,016.68 × 103,545.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,011.48x = 25,577,559,505.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,577,559,505.28/179,011.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,882.23

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