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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,675.91, 247,952.25 and 103,199.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,675.91, 247,952.25 and 103,199.97 is: 142,415.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,675.91 : 247,952.25 = 103,199.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,675.91/247,952.25 = 103,199.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,675.91x = 247,952.25 × 103,199.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,675.91x = 25,588,664,761.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,588,664,761.43/179,675.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,415.67

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