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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,591.68, 247,819.60 and 104,132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,591.68, 247,819.60 and 104,132 is: 143,692.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,591.68 : 247,819.60 = 104,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,591.68/247,819.60 = 104,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,591.68x = 247,819.60 × 104,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,591.68x = 25,805,950,587.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,805,950,587.20/179,591.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,692.35

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