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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,374, 247,536.12 and 103,966.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,374, 247,536.12 and 103,966.24 is: 143,473.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,374 : 247,536.12 = 103,966.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,374/247,536.12 = 103,966.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,374x = 247,536.12 × 103,966.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,374x = 25,735,399,660.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,735,399,660.59/179,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,473.41

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