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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,524.62, 247,743.99 and 104,116.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,524.62, 247,743.99 and 104,116.86 is: 143,681.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,524.62 : 247,743.99 = 104,116.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,524.62/247,743.99 = 104,116.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,524.62x = 247,743.99 × 104,116.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,524.62x = 25,794,326,322.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,794,326,322.67/179,524.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,681.28

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