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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,382.50, 247,547.86 and 103,974.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,382.50, 247,547.86 and 103,974.74 is: 143,485.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,382.50 : 247,547.86 = 103,974.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,382.50/247,547.86 = 103,974.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,382.50x = 247,547.86 × 103,974.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,382.50x = 25,738,724,381.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,738,724,381.06/179,382.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,485.15

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