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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,466, 247,663.08 and 104,058.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,466, 247,663.08 and 104,058.24 is: 143,600.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,466 : 247,663.08 = 104,058.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,466/247,663.08 = 104,058.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,466x = 247,663.08 × 104,058.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,466x = 25,771,384,217.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,771,384,217.78/179,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,600.37

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