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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,540.03, 247,812.93 and 106,016.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,540.03, 247,812.93 and 106,016.89 is: 146,331.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,540.03 : 247,812.93 = 106,016.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,540.03/247,812.93 = 106,016.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,540.03x = 247,812.93 × 106,016.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,540.03x = 26,272,356,140.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,272,356,140.39/179,540.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,331.47

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