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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,766.52, 248,069.45 and 103,231.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,766.52, 248,069.45 and 103,231.74 is: 142,455.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,766.52 : 248,069.45 = 103,231.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,766.52/248,069.45 = 103,231.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,766.52x = 248,069.45 × 103,231.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,766.52x = 25,608,642,152.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,608,642,152.68/179,766.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,455.02

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