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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,563.98, 247,798.80 and 107,985

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,563.98, 247,798.80 and 107,985 is: 149,019.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,563.98 : 247,798.80 = 107,985 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,563.98/247,798.80 = 107,985/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,563.98x = 247,798.80 × 107,985
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,563.98x = 26,758,553,418
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,758,553,418/179,563.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,019.61

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