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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,179.52, 247,277.94 and 102,711.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,179.52, 247,277.94 and 102,711.34 is: 141,747.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,179.52 : 247,277.94 = 102,711.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,179.52/247,277.94 = 102,711.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,179.52x = 247,277.94 × 102,711.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,179.52x = 25,398,248,569.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,398,248,569.84/179,179.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,747.50

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