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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,332.94, 247,469.99 and 102,848.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,332.94, 247,469.99 and 102,848.09 is: 141,924.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,332.94 : 247,469.99 = 102,848.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,332.94/247,469.99 = 102,848.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,332.94x = 247,469.99 × 102,848.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,332.94x = 25,451,814,052.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,451,814,052.23/179,332.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,924.92

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