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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,663.55, 247,778.24 and 143,840.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,663.55, 247,778.24 and 143,840.49 is: 198,373.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,663.55 : 247,778.24 = 143,840.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,663.55/247,778.24 = 143,840.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,663.55x = 247,778.24 × 143,840.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,663.55x = 35,640,542,733.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,640,542,733.74/179,663.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,373.81

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