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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,316.83, 247,457.94 and 107,698.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,316.83, 247,457.94 and 107,698.07 is: 148,623.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,316.83 : 247,457.94 = 107,698.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,316.83/247,457.94 = 107,698.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,316.83x = 247,457.94 × 107,698.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,316.83x = 26,650,742,544.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,650,742,544.18/179,316.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,623.77

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