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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,827.89, 248,168.64 and 103,361.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,827.89, 248,168.64 and 103,361.19 is: 142,641.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,827.89 : 248,168.64 = 103,361.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,827.89/248,168.64 = 103,361.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,827.89x = 248,168.64 × 103,361.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,827.89x = 25,651,005,951.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,651,005,951.08/179,827.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,641.98

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