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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,669.16, 247,954.77 and 103,212.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,669.16, 247,954.77 and 103,212.18 is: 142,439.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,669.16 : 247,954.77 = 103,212.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,669.16/247,954.77 = 103,212.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,669.16x = 247,954.77 × 103,212.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,669.16x = 25,591,952,353.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,591,952,353.10/179,669.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,439.32

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