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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,371, 247,531.98 and 103,963.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,371, 247,531.98 and 103,963.24 is: 143,469.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,371 : 247,531.98 = 103,963.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,371/247,531.98 = 103,963.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,371x = 247,531.98 × 103,963.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,371x = 25,734,226,644.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,734,226,644.42/179,371
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,469.27

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