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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,311.01, 247,427.68 and 102,826.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,311.01, 247,427.68 and 102,826.18 is: 141,887.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,311.01 : 247,427.68 = 102,826.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,311.01/247,427.68 = 102,826.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,311.01x = 247,427.68 × 102,826.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,311.01x = 25,442,041,409.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,442,041,409.39/179,311.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,887.78

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