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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,373, 247,534.74 and 103,965.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,373, 247,534.74 and 103,965.24 is: 143,472.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,373 : 247,534.74 = 103,965.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,373/247,534.74 = 103,965.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,373x = 247,534.74 × 103,965.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,373x = 25,735,008,652.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,735,008,652.44/179,373
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,472.03

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