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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,333.94, 247,471.36 and 102,849.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,333.94, 247,471.36 and 102,849.09 is: 141,926.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,333.94 : 247,471.36 = 102,849.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,333.94/247,471.36 = 102,849.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,333.94x = 247,471.36 × 102,849.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,333.94x = 25,452,204,177.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,452,204,177.06/179,333.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,926.31

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