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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,059.88, 247,166.90 and 106,462.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,059.88, 247,166.90 and 106,462.59 is: 146,956.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,059.88 : 247,166.90 = 106,462.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,059.88/247,166.90 = 106,462.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,059.88x = 247,166.90 × 106,462.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,059.88x = 26,314,029,629.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,314,029,629.11/179,059.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,956.59

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