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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,467, 247,664.48 and 104,059.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,467, 247,664.48 and 104,059.24 is: 143,601.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,467 : 247,664.48 = 104,059.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,467/247,664.48 = 104,059.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,467x = 247,664.48 × 104,059.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,467x = 25,771,777,563.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,771,777,563.80/179,467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,601.76

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