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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,209.26, 247,269.11 and 103,714.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,209.26, 247,269.11 and 103,714.02 is: 143,102.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,209.26 : 247,269.11 = 103,714.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,209.26/247,269.11 = 103,714.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,209.26x = 247,269.11 × 103,714.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,209.26x = 25,645,272,901.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,645,272,901.35/179,209.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,102.39

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