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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,759.22, 248,082.61 and 103,293.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,759.22, 248,082.61 and 103,293.17 is: 142,553.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,759.22 : 248,082.61 = 103,293.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,759.22/248,082.61 = 103,293.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,759.22x = 248,082.61 × 103,293.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,759.22x = 25,625,238,072.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,625,238,072.10/179,759.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,553.12

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