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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,904.72, 248,279.76 and 103,448.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,904.72, 248,279.76 and 103,448.16 is: 142,764.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,904.72 : 248,279.76 = 103,448.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,904.72/248,279.76 = 103,448.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,904.72x = 248,279.76 × 103,448.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,904.72x = 25,684,084,337.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,684,084,337.24/179,904.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,764.93

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