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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,031.60, 247,044.24 and 103,566

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,031.60, 247,044.24 and 103,566 is: 142,909.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,031.60 : 247,044.24 = 103,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,031.60/247,044.24 = 103,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,031.60x = 247,044.24 × 103,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,031.60x = 25,585,383,759.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,585,383,759.84/179,031.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,909.88

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