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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,623.94, 247,872.56 and 103,089.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,623.94, 247,872.56 and 103,089.87 is: 142,259.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,623.94 : 247,872.56 = 103,089.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,623.94/247,872.56 = 103,089.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,623.94x = 247,872.56 × 103,089.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,623.94x = 25,553,149,471.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,553,149,471.52/179,623.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,259.16

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