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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,462.62, 247,658.43 and 104,054.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,462.62, 247,658.43 and 104,054.86 is: 143,595.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,462.62 : 247,658.43 = 104,054.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,462.62/247,658.43 = 104,054.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,462.62x = 247,658.43 × 104,054.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,462.62x = 25,770,063,261.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,770,063,261.47/179,462.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,595.72

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