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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,444.41, 247,638.88 and 102,977.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,444.41, 247,638.88 and 102,977.49 is: 142,112.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,444.41 : 247,638.88 = 102,977.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,444.41/247,638.88 = 102,977.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,444.41x = 247,638.88 × 102,977.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,444.41x = 25,501,230,120.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,501,230,120.44/179,444.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,112.15

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