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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,366, 247,525.08 and 103,958.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,366, 247,525.08 and 103,958.24 is: 143,462.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,366 : 247,525.08 = 103,958.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,366/247,525.08 = 103,958.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,366x = 247,525.08 × 103,958.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,366x = 25,732,271,672.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,732,271,672.66/179,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,462.37

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