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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,315.52, 247,381.26 and 106,704

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,315.52, 247,381.26 and 106,704 is: 147,207.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,315.52 : 247,381.26 = 106,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,315.52/247,381.26 = 106,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,315.52x = 247,381.26 × 106,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,315.52x = 26,396,569,967.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,396,569,967.04/179,315.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,207.39

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