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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,051.68, 247,008.49 and 107,307.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,051.68, 247,008.49 and 107,307.15 is: 148,034.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,051.68 : 247,008.49 = 107,307.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,051.68/247,008.49 = 107,307.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,051.68x = 247,008.49 × 107,307.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,051.68x = 26,505,775,893.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,505,775,893.15/179,051.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,034.22

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