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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,463, 247,658.95 and 104,055.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,463, 247,658.95 and 104,055.24 is: 143,596.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,463 : 247,658.95 = 104,055.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,463/247,658.95 = 104,055.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,463x = 247,658.95 × 104,055.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,463x = 25,770,211,480.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,770,211,480.40/179,463
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,596.24

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