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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,201.54, 247,215.39 and 107,457.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,201.54, 247,215.39 and 107,457.14 is: 148,241.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,201.54 : 247,215.39 = 107,457.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,201.54/247,215.39 = 107,457.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,201.54x = 247,215.39 × 107,457.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,201.54x = 26,565,058,773.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,565,058,773.38/179,201.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,241.24

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