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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,473.60, 247,564 and 106,827.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,473.60, 247,564 and 106,827.68 is: 147,356.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,473.60 : 247,564 = 106,827.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,473.60/247,564 = 106,827.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,473.60x = 247,564 × 106,827.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,473.60x = 26,446,687,771.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,446,687,771.52/179,473.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,356.98

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