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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,232.89, 247,285.71 and 101,695.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,232.89, 247,285.71 and 101,695.70 is: 140,308.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,232.89 : 247,285.71 = 101,695.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,232.89/247,285.71 = 101,695.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,232.89x = 247,285.71 × 101,695.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,232.89x = 25,147,893,996.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,147,893,996.66/179,232.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,308.48

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