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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,096.08, 247,125.16 and 103,630

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,096.08, 247,125.16 and 103,630 is: 142,993.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,096.08 : 247,125.16 = 103,630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,096.08/247,125.16 = 103,630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,096.08x = 247,125.16 × 103,630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,096.08x = 25,609,580,330.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,609,580,330.80/179,096.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,993.53

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