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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,714.36, 247,991.82 and 104,267.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,714.36, 247,991.82 and 104,267.72 is: 143,881.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,714.36 : 247,991.82 = 104,267.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,714.36/247,991.82 = 104,267.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,714.36x = 247,991.82 × 104,267.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,714.36x = 25,857,541,650.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,857,541,650.05/179,714.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,881.33

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