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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,257.08, 247,347.36 and 103,791

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,257.08, 247,347.36 and 103,791 is: 143,215.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,257.08 : 247,347.36 = 103,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,257.08/247,347.36 = 103,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,257.08x = 247,347.36 × 103,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,257.08x = 25,672,429,841.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,672,429,841.76/179,257.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,215.71

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