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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,349, 247,501.62 and 103,941.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,349, 247,501.62 and 103,941.24 is: 143,438.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,349 : 247,501.62 = 103,941.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,349/247,501.62 = 103,941.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,349x = 247,501.62 × 103,941.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,349x = 25,725,625,284.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,725,625,284.81/179,349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,438.91

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