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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,197.40, 247,246.62 and 103,701.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,197.40, 247,246.62 and 103,701.08 is: 143,080.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,197.40 : 247,246.62 = 103,701.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,197.40/247,246.62 = 103,701.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,197.40x = 247,246.62 × 103,701.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,197.40x = 25,639,741,520.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,639,741,520.35/179,197.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,080.99

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