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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,742.73, 248,066.93 and 103,261.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,742.73, 248,066.93 and 103,261.68 is: 142,513.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,742.73 : 248,066.93 = 103,261.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,742.73/248,066.93 = 103,261.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,742.73x = 248,066.93 × 103,261.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,742.73x = 25,615,807,944.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,615,807,944.24/179,742.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,513.74

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