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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,052.68, 247,009.87 and 107,308.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,052.68, 247,009.87 and 107,308.15 is: 148,035.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,052.68 : 247,009.87 = 107,308.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,052.68/247,009.87 = 107,308.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,052.68x = 247,009.87 × 107,308.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,052.68x = 26,506,172,181.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,506,172,181.44/179,052.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,035.61

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