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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,313.02, 247,377.81 and 106,701.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,313.02, 247,377.81 and 106,701.50 is: 147,203.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,313.02 : 247,377.81 = 106,701.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,313.02/247,377.81 = 106,701.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,313.02x = 247,377.81 × 106,701.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,313.02x = 26,395,583,393.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,395,583,393.72/179,313.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,203.94

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