Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,085.08, 247,110 and 103,619
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 179,085.08, 247,110 and 103,619 is: 142,978.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,085.08 : 247,110 = 103,619 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,085.08/247,110 = 103,619/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,085.08x = 247,110 × 103,619 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,085.08x = 25,605,291,090 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,605,291,090/179,085.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,978.36
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