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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,332.33, 247,479.33 and 107,713.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,332.33, 247,479.33 and 107,713.57 is: 148,645.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,332.33 : 247,479.33 = 107,713.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,332.33/247,479.33 = 107,713.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,332.33x = 247,479.33 × 107,713.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,332.33x = 26,656,882,135.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,656,882,135.51/179,332.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,645.16

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