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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,363.50, 247,521.63 and 103,955.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,363.50, 247,521.63 and 103,955.74 is: 143,458.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,363.50 : 247,521.63 = 103,955.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,363.50/247,521.63 = 103,955.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,363.50x = 247,521.63 × 103,955.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,363.50x = 25,731,294,212.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,731,294,212.66/179,363.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,458.92

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