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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,330.96, 247,465.32 and 107,714

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,330.96, 247,465.32 and 107,714 is: 148,638.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,330.96 : 247,465.32 = 107,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,330.96/247,465.32 = 107,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,330.96x = 247,465.32 × 107,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,330.96x = 26,655,479,478.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,655,479,478.48/179,330.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,638.47

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