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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,293.50, 247,458.24 and 103,842

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,293.50, 247,458.24 and 103,842 is: 143,321.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,293.50 : 247,458.24 = 103,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,293.50/247,458.24 = 103,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,293.50x = 247,458.24 × 103,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,293.50x = 25,696,558,558.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,696,558,558.08/179,293.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,321.19

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