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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,425.71, 247,580.43 and 101,889.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,425.71, 247,580.43 and 101,889.27 is: 140,591.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,425.71 : 247,580.43 = 101,889.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,425.71/247,580.43 = 101,889.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,425.71x = 247,580.43 × 101,889.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,425.71x = 25,225,789,278.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,225,789,278.99/179,425.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,591.83

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