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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,312.52, 247,377.12 and 106,701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,312.52, 247,377.12 and 106,701 is: 147,203.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,312.52 : 247,377.12 = 106,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,312.52/247,377.12 = 106,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,312.52x = 247,377.12 × 106,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,312.52x = 26,395,386,081.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,395,386,081.12/179,312.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,203.25

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