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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,387.52, 247,554.76 and 103,979.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,387.52, 247,554.76 and 103,979.76 is: 143,492.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,387.52 : 247,554.76 = 103,979.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,387.52/247,554.76 = 103,979.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,387.52x = 247,554.76 × 103,979.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,387.52x = 25,740,684,531.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,740,684,531.66/179,387.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,492.06

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