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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,464, 247,660.32 and 104,056.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,464, 247,660.32 and 104,056.24 is: 143,597.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,464 : 247,660.32 = 104,056.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,464/247,660.32 = 104,056.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,464x = 247,660.32 × 104,056.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,464x = 25,770,601,696.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,770,601,696.40/179,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,597.61

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