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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,590.60, 247,818.18 and 104,131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,590.60, 247,818.18 and 104,131 is: 143,691.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,590.60 : 247,818.18 = 104,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,590.60/247,818.18 = 104,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,590.60x = 247,818.18 × 104,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,590.60x = 25,805,554,901.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,805,554,901.58/179,590.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,691.01

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