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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,823.22, 248,164.14 and 103,367.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,823.22, 248,164.14 and 103,367.14 is: 142,651.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,823.22 : 248,164.14 = 103,367.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,823.22/248,164.14 = 103,367.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,823.22x = 248,164.14 × 103,367.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,823.22x = 25,652,017,402.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,652,017,402.36/179,823.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,651.31

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