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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,835.36, 248,167.44 and 103,367.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,835.36, 248,167.44 and 103,367.04 is: 142,643.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,835.36 : 248,167.44 = 103,367.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,835.36/248,167.44 = 103,367.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,835.36x = 248,167.44 × 103,367.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,835.36x = 25,652,333,697.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,652,333,697.18/179,835.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,643.44

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