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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,640.91, 247,896.12 and 103,106.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,640.91, 247,896.12 and 103,106.14 is: 142,281.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,640.91 : 247,896.12 = 103,106.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,640.91/247,896.12 = 103,106.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,640.91x = 247,896.12 × 103,106.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,640.91x = 25,559,612,054.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,559,612,054.18/179,640.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,281.69

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