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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,492.82, 247,711.77 and 103,036.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,492.82, 247,711.77 and 103,036.66 is: 142,197.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,492.82 : 247,711.77 = 103,036.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,492.82/247,711.77 = 103,036.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,492.82x = 247,711.77 × 103,036.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,492.82x = 25,523,393,423.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,523,393,423.49/179,492.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,197.29

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