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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,331.96, 247,466.70 and 107,715

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,331.96, 247,466.70 and 107,715 is: 148,639.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,331.96 : 247,466.70 = 107,715 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,331.96/247,466.70 = 107,715/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,331.96x = 247,466.70 × 107,715
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,331.96x = 26,655,875,590.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,655,875,590.50/179,331.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,639.85

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